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Unique beef dogs made just for them! Different from the classics like Vienna, etc. but awesome! Also rockin cheesefries & don't forget to try the "jrito crunch"
Jr's
95th street
Oak Lawn,
Tim Marks - Sunday, 07 March 2010 [ 12:42 PM]
When a Chicagoan craves an authentic Chicago Dog and we can't get back to the Windy City we go to Frank's a little taste of home. The owner is originally from Chicago and knows how to make a great dog! They also have an authentic Maxwell Street Polish too!
Frank's A Lot
15 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Andi - Saturday, 06 March 2010 [ 03:57 PM]
Would like to set up within local school or just out of of
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Joe Wharton - Wednesday, 03 March 2010 [ 06:24 PM]
Great Chicago Dogs plus gulf shrimp. Run by a couple (Gil and Deb) from Chicago. Must check them out when in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Gil and Deb's
1610 Hwy 62-B East
Mountain Home, AR 72653
http://gilanddebs.com
Anna - Tuesday, 02 March 2010 [ 07:47 PM]
Love Chicago style with the works... so good here. Everything is imported from Chicago and is authentic!!!!
Chris & Rob's
603 W. 7th st
St Paul, MN
www.chrisandrobs.com
david lauraitis - Sunday, 28 February 2010 [ 05:23 PM]
an absolutly excellent pure chi dog.you wont regret a trip there
plush pup
5344 n cumberland
chicago, il 60686
HotDogLover - Sunday, 28 February 2010 [ 03:18 PM]
The BEST!
Chi-Town Hot Dogs
1057S. Riverside Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040
Ian - Wednesday, 24 February 2010 [ 02:58 PM]
The ONLY place in southeast Michigan to get an authentic taste of Chicago. Sure you can get a Detroit Coney here too, but what's the point? Tamales, Polish, and Italian beef round out the menu in true Chicago fashion.
Hippo's
1648 Rochester Road
Troy, MI 48083
http://www.hipposhotdogs.com/
Tom Honeycutt - Wednesday, 17 February 2010 [ 09:41 PM]
Great grilled dog on a toasted bun. "All the way" is mustard, onions,slaw and homemade chili. Old fashioned and just down right delicious.
YUMMIES
10015 NC HWY 67
East Bend, N C 27018
Pink Willie - Tuesday, 16 February 2010 [ 07:32 AM]
Just a great little piece of Chicago in southern indiana. If your driving thru Indiana on you way south on I-65. Take US 50 West about 2 mileswe are on the left. If you blink you miss the stand. We grew up in the northwest suburbs so it's the real deal. Hope to see you soon . Pink Willie
Pink Willie's Hotdogs & Brats
1010 E . Tipton St
Seymour, In 47274
www.pinkwillies.com
Chuck Eiwen - Saturday, 13 February 2010 [ 03:01 PM]
went up to pick up my son at the navy training center and stopped in at Slotts...great hot dog. now keep in mind that I had never had any interest in Chicago style hots dogs and knew nothing about them when I went. Afterwards though i started looking and ate a several hot dog stand in Chicago without being able to duplicate the experience...Great Dogs...started me looking at Chicago Style Hot Dogs
Slotts Hots
1124 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Joe Barham - Wednesday, 10 February 2010 [ 08:49 AM]
I am from Chicago Land....And I eaten my weight in Chicago Dawgs!!!! So let me tell you this place is GREAT! Lonnie & his wife are both from Chicago....And since there are no go Chicago Eateries here in Louisville Lonnie saw his calling! He now has two of these great restaurants He and his wife run the first the second is run by his mother who be had move from Madison, IL to run Lonnie's II Best Taste of Chicago. Their menu is a thing of beauty.... They have all the favorites...Chicago Style Dawgs, Maxwell St. Polish, Pizza Puffs, Dipped Italian Beef with the Giardiniera!
Lonnie's Best Taste of Chicago
121 Saint Matthews Avenue
Louisville, KY 40207-3117
http://maps.google.com/places/us/kentucky/louisville/st-matthews-ave/121/-lonnie%27s-best-taste-of-chicago?hl=en&gl=us
megan brown - Thursday, 04 February 2010 [ 12:12 AM]
I went to Chicago at the end of June in 2009 on a business trip. First time to this beautiful city and believe me, it will not be the last. Just a glimpse of this gorgeous place and it really reminds you of what our wonderful country was made of and founded on, I was very proud of the stunning artwork and scenery. It made me proud to be an American all over again, the same way I feel when I visit Philadelphia. Being in such a huge city and so many wonderful places to enjoy, my trip only permitted one nights stay and back to my office the next day or I would have ventured to try more of what Chicago offered. My choice was a GREAT pick. Not only was the service superb but the food was "out of this world". WOW, would be a great word to describe the all around experience I had at hackneys. I was lucky enough to have to wait at the bar for my table and experience the kindness and skills of a very capable bar tending staff. (Not too long though :) ). I can't say enough - fresh greans - cheeses where right on the money with the entree. Very pleased, I wish I could have experienced more and hope to go back again next year, ill plan on a longer stay if it means I can get back to Hackneys again. :)
hackneys - chicago illinois
2011 sunny avenue extension
new castle, pa 16101
irwin feldman - Wednesday, 03 February 2010 [ 06:11 PM]
in 1965 i was at the junction of rush st and state about a block south of division and stopped in a franksville. at that time they gave me the hot dg in a bun and had about 4 rows with maybe 6 trays to a row of everything a person could put on a hot dog. never went back and when i wanted to try them a few years later they were gone. sure think that idea could make a go as long as they use vienna brand chicago hot dogs
franksville
1965 memory
chicago, il
rick forseth - Monday, 01 February 2010 [ 06:13 PM]
I opened this stand last summer and so far so good. Had a LOT of chicago transplants say I serve a terrific chicago style dog and italian beef. I will be open this year starting memorial day weekend. sat and sunday 10am-2pm so I really hope you come my way to try it out I would love to hear what you think:) great website! Hope to see you!
Davey's classic hot dogs
Hwy 14
arena, WI 53503
Jason - Sunday, 24 January 2010 [ 09:11 PM]
I just came across your website and I think its a cool site! I have a new hot dog place for you to check out! Its called "Just Hot Dogs". Its located off of rt. 31 in West Dundee, IL. They have a web page you can check out on face book as well! Just type in the search box Just Hot Dogs. This place has very friendly workers and has great food! A hot dog with fresh cut fries is only $2.50. I really think you should check them out! I think there gona be one of the top dog stands in the future! Thanks! Jason
Just Hot Dogs
142 S. Western Ave(Route 31)
Carpentersville, IL 60110
facebook \"Just Hot Dogs\"
Barbara Transier Stedman - Friday, 22 January 2010 [ 10:27 AM]
none
319 Ensenada
Dewey, AZ. 86327
319 Ensenada
shawn wilson - Thursday, 21 January 2010 [ 05:45 PM]
small place in the south but good dogs
gil & debs
Mountain Home, AR
DEE DESTEFANO - Thursday, 21 January 2010 [ 04:01 PM]
REALLY GREAT! JUST LIKE BACK HOME IN CHICAGO!!!!!
WINDY CITY DOGS
13760 WEST BELL ROAD
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
JohnC - Wednesday, 20 January 2010 [ 03:49 PM]
One of the best hot dog joint in California.
Top Dog
2534 Durant Ave
Berkeley , CA 94704
www.topdoghotdogs.com
Chrissy Buonincontro Allard - Tuesday, 19 January 2010 [ 11:15 AM]
My Family is from Chicago and they have the right buns and relish! NO KETCHUP! Wednesday Special! Even though its an irish bar and I'm Italian they know their Chicago Style Hot Dogs! Great place to have a dog- Only place in the area! I love Paddy's Pub!
Paddy Coughlins
14 East Sherman St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
www.paddycoughlins.com
Matt - Thursday, 14 January 2010 [ 06:34 PM]
These are the best Chicago Style Hot Dogs in Chicago. They even have a "No Ketchup collage" with pictures of customers who have ordered their hot dog with Ketchup. Sadly, my friend is one of them.
Flub a Dub Chubs
3021 N. Braodway
Chicago, IL 60657
eric - Wednesday, 13 January 2010 [ 02:49 PM]
the real deal!! true chicagoans know this spot, been around over 50years......its always open- so whenever you in the Chi check it out!!
jims original
1250 south Union street(by the ryan e way)
Chicago,
TIM MCCOIN - Wednesday, 13 January 2010 [ 02:31 PM]
THE ONLY PLACE BETTER IN TENNESSEE OR ANYWHERE INCLUDING CHICAGO IS AT MY HOUSE. I HAVE MASTERD THE DOG. IT IS THE BEST I HAVE HAD FROM LOOKS TO TAST PERIOD!!! YOU GUYS HAVE A GREAT WEB SITE I HAVE TOLD LOTS OF PEOPLE ABOUT IT,THANKS FOR THE GREAT WORK.
HOT DIGGITY DOG
NASHVILLE, TN
Robert Valin - Monday, 11 January 2010 [ 01:15 PM]
Street style chicago dog vendor located in the Home Depot center
Hot Paws
3501 hwy 95
Lake Havasu city, arizona 86406
joel osborn - Saturday, 02 January 2010 [ 09:27 PM]
Froggy's does Chicago hot dogs right: great dog, neon green relish, tomato wedges, onions, mustard, pickle spears, sport peppers, celery salt, fresh cut fries. What more can you ask for?
Froggy's
80 E 8th St.
Holland, MI 49024
Shirley Arndt - Saturday, 02 January 2010 [ 11:01 AM]
The Chicago Style hot dog is awesome. Fresh veggies and peppers. The service is friendly and prompt.
Coby Dogs
203 8th Street
Medford, WI 54451
James Wood - Tuesday, 29 December 2009 [ 11:00 PM]
Authentic Vienna Beef dogs, from Original Chicago Style dogs to Chili, Kraut, Reuben, Slaw, Southern and The Original Gyro Dog!!!!!
Mr. Gyros Cafe & Grill
10535 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Allis, Wisconsin 53214
www.mrgyrosmilwaukee.com
jim - Thursday, 03 December 2009 [ 09:54 AM]
just plain tasty...my prediction 9.7 on the hot dog. And the other menu itemsare very unique and delicious! a MUST try.
D's Haute dogs
lincoln
winnetka, IL 60093
dshautedogs.com
Annette Alvarado - Wednesday, 02 December 2009 [ 04:08 PM]
Jimmy's Red Hots is somewhere my dad used to take all of us (family of 7) out. Affordable and delicious hot dogs. It's old school, they have a no ketchup policy that is advertised. I hope you get to visit and enjoy!
Jimmy's Red Hots
4000 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Stuart Heller - Tuesday, 24 November 2009 [ 06:44 PM]
I recently opened Chicago Hot Dogs in Tucson, AZ. I serve an authenic Chicago Hot Dog, and my customers atest to its authenicity and GREAT taste.
Check me out, then let other Chicago Dog lovers know that my place is the real deal.
Chicago Hot Dogs
15930 N Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85739
troy liska - Monday, 23 November 2009 [ 10:00 PM]
i love your web page its been great help let me know or send me more if you can thank you!!
topdog hot dog cart
1471 cameo ct
grants pass, or 97527
Dave Olsen - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:49 PM]
Being a Chicago native now living in Tucson, AZ I can recomend a fantastice Chicago style hot dog joint. Comes with all the trimmings wrapped up in paper with the fries.
Luke's Italian Beef
4444 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Daved Koenig - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:44 PM]
I live in phoenix, and they have Luke's of Chicago...where i had my first and probably 100 plus chicago style dogs...they are amazing. Moderator Note: They are also have a location at 15223 N 87th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
Luke's of Chicaog
1602 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
www.lukesofchicago.com
Gretta Lillich - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:31 PM]
We make an amazing Chicago Hot Dog, from the Poppy seed buns all the way to the celery salt and bright green relish. So if you ever head out to Arizona again, please let us know and we will make you a hot dog that you would be proud of.
Cafe & More
10250 N 91st Ave - Ste 108
Peoria, AZ 85345
Curtis Gates - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:21 PM]
Check out Hot Dog Heaven, if you're ever in Orlando. You will not be disappointed. It was my first Chi dog, and now I can't imagine eating a hot dog any other way. Sadly, I just moved away from Orlando, so now I'd like to be able to create my own. Your website was very helpful and informative, thank you.
Hot Dog Heaven
5355 E. Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
www.hotdogheaven.com
Forrest Hoffman - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:18 PM]
I noticed that there is a limited amount of Chicago dog places in Wisconsin outside of Madison.
In the Minocqua, Woodruf area there are several Chicago dog places, as well as an Irish pub that has a very good Chicago dog.
Hoggie Doggie's Snack Shack
8803 Hwy 47
Woodruff, WI 54568
www.hoggiedoggies.com
James Ray - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:12 PM]
I live in the Pacific Northwest and I gotta say I am also a transplant from Chicago,I have searched high and low for a great Chicago style dog and finally found a place in Portland Oregon. Waynes Chicago Red Hots. What a relief. It it built like the familiar hot dog restaurants of Chicago, drug thru the garden and Vienna Beef. Check out there web site Waynes chicago red hots .com. It truly is a piece of heaven.
Wayne's Chicago Red Hots
3901 NE Martin Luther king Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
www.wayneschicagoredhots.com
George - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:05 PM]
two good hot dog spots you have to try
1 the hot spot in carol stream il
2 nanas in addison il
Nana's Hot Dogs and Italian Beef
1465 W Lake St
Addison, IL 60101
George - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 10:02 PM]
two good hot dog spots you have to try
1 the hot spot in carol stream il
2 nanas in addison il
Hot Spot Hot Dogs
1030 Fountain View Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Chris - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:52 PM]
If you get out to the western suburbs sometime, check out Jack Straw's in Wheaton. I'm curious as to how it compares to some of the more well known joints you've reviewed. I happen to really like their dogs.
Jack Straw Pizza
221 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton
Wheaton, IL 60187
www.jackstrawspizza.com
Bill Aitken - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:47 PM]
If you guys are ever in the Washington DC area check this place out. I dont know how they stack up to the ones in Chicago but these dogs are amazing.
Windy City Red Hots
19413 Smith Cir
Ashburn, VA 20147
www.windycityredhots.com
Randy - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:43 PM]
If you are ever up in La Crosse try a place called Beef & Etc. (Or simply 'The Beef' to the locals). It is near the UW-L Campus. Using your scale (and my level of intoxication), I would give them a 3 or 4. They use a Vienna Beef dog, but it goes down hill from there. The relish is army issued olive-drab green. The peppers are jalepenos. Most disturbing, I think they use regular hot dog buns that they then sprinkle with poppy seeds. They are however the only game in town for anything close to a Chi-dog. They also have a pretty good Italian Beef sandwich. The decor is nothing more than posters of anything Chicago.
Chicago's Beef & Etc
1203 La Crosse St
La Crosse, WI 54601
www.chicagosbeef.com
Tom OConnor - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:35 PM]
Thought you might want to know about a little place in Yorkville, Illinois that serves a authentic Chicago Style hot dog and the place is called UGLY's. David Berg hot dog on a steamed Rosens Poppy seed bun, mustard, vienna picililly Neon green relish, tomato, onion and a Marconi sport pepper, with a dash of celerty salt. Served with fresh cut fries, you just met the UGLY DOG.
Moderator note: Their website is not yet active.
Ugly's Dogs
197 E Veterans Pkwy
Yorkville, IL 60560
www.uglys.com
Jim Butts - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:29 PM]
There is a great Chicago Hot Dog location in Mequon, WI. I've been to the Windy City location several times and I think Wow Dogs is every bit as good if not better than the Windy City location in Beaver Dam.
Wow Dog
6017 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
John Conlin - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:26 PM]
If you are ever coming down to the lake Geneva area we'd love to meet you and have you try our authentic Chicago Dogs. You can find us at the Williams Bay lakefront on Lake Geneva most days between Memorial Day and Labor Day (weather permitting). If the weather is bad we'll be at our regular store at 208 Elkhorn Rd in Williams Bay. Here's a link to our blog http://skagenhus.blogspot.com/2009/06/skagenhus-on-lakefront-in-williams-bay.html
We also just had a write-up in the Lake Geneva Regional http://www.lakegenevanews.net/Articles-i-2009-06-25-235954.112112_Residents_scream_for_ice_cream.html
Skagen Hus - Dog Cart
208 Elkhorn Rd
Williams Bay, WI 53191
Ron Smolen - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 05:18 PM]
A Place you should know about - one block from the Wisconsin Dells downtown strip. Great hot dogs ! ! !
Parkway Motel - Caboose
223 Wisconsin Ave
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
www.wisdells.net/parkway
Stina - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 04:35 PM]
hey i noticed you didnt review a place called scoobys in elmhurst on grand ave. its not far from gene and judes and they have amazing dogs
Scooby's Red Hots
25 W Grand Ave
Bensenville, IL 60106
Ed K - Sunday, 22 November 2009 [ 04:06 PM]
If you get a chance and go on an expedition to the Chicago area sometime soon, you might want to try Henry's Drive-In on Ogden Avenue in Cicero. Try one with loaded fries, it's the hot dog I grew up on before moving to Ohio and I'd be interested in your opinion.
Henry's Drive-In
6031 W Ogden Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
Pamela Carley - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 02:35 PM]
I have recently opened a new restaurant in Madison, at the corner of Lakeside and Park Street, Carnival's. After looking over your website and reading your critiques of other places around Madison, I would enjoy having you stop by and try mine. We are open 7 days a week 11am-11pm, except Sunday--noon-10pm.
Carnival's
1017 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715
www.carnivalsmadison.com
Craig Slawny - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 02:26 PM]
Mr Gyro's in west allis. ask for the bun to be toasted, it really turns out good. and sundays they have $1 dogs.
Mr Gyros
10537 W Greenfield Ave
West Allis, WI 53214
Craig Slawny - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 08:47 AM]
I would suggest you try the dogg hous also in milwaukee on brady street.
Dogg House
1433 E Brady St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Craig Slawny - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 08:44 AM]
Im really suprised that you guys haven't tried martino's on 13th and layton in milwaukee. I have cousins in Chicago who drive into town just to get their foot long chicago style. Also i would suggest you try the dogg hous also in milwaukee on brady street. and,i know it sounds wierd but mr gyro's in west allis. ask for the bun to be toasted, it really turns out good. and sundays they have $1 dogs All these places are MUCH better than sammys, i always found their chi-dogs to be cold and dog have no flavor. Good reviews, keep up the good work!
Martino's Italian Beef
1215 W Layton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
Scott - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 08:38 AM]
One you HAVE to try: The Dog Joint at 350 W. Armitage (the old 2nd location of Rockstar dogs. Current owner bought the location from them.)
These Chicago Red Hots will rate very highly on both of your scores, I believe.
Thanks for a great site!
-Scott
The Dog Joint
350 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Cole Bishop - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 08:31 AM]
Hi, I'm the owner of Lunchboy is Mazomanie, WI. About 20 minutes East of Madison. We serve an authentic Chicago dog. We steam a quarter pound all-beef dog from Red Hot Chicago, nestle it a steamed poppyseed bun, and dress it with tomato wedges, a big crisp dill spear, diced onion, flourescent green relish,a couple of sport peppers, mustard, and a dash of celery salt. Come give it a try! Check out our website. www.lunchboy.net. We'd love a review!
Lunch Boy
106 Brodhead St
Mazomanie, WI 53560
www.lunchboy.net
Bob Carlson - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 07:35 AM]
You guys should check ouy Droopy's Hot Dogs in Winthrop Harbor. They are by far the best at it.
Moderator note: Their website is not yet online.
Droopy's Hot Dogs
1275 Sheridan Rd
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
www.droopyhotdogs.com
John - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 07:29 AM]
Eat a dog there
Max's Take Out
20 E Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603
www.maxschicago.com
John Mcpherson - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 07:24 AM]
it's not in the chicagoland area, it's in champaign, but if you ever come down here to come to a u of i game or just going down south down 57 and need to stop and get a dawg, come to big mouth's on green street. the dawg i had was pretty much perfect. there were a couple of things. the relish which was neon green was lightly put on and the onions i believe were caramilized a bit, and it wasn't a jumbo dog, just a reg size dog. but it still tasted perfectly!!! the sport pepers were the perfect heat. the bun was perfect, and they knew what they were doing. so i invite you to try and review big mouths. a couple other things, a special comes with two dogs fries(hand cut and perfect, and a drink for about 6.00 and if you are starved, try a doubledog!!!)
Big Mouths Dogs & Burgers
408 East Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
http://www.campusfood.com/menu/items.asp?restid=5082&campusid=132
Dan Eiser - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 07:20 AM]
I enjoyed your website and thought I'd pass on a suggested classic red hot stand for a future review. I'm living in rural Tennessee now as an owner/operator of a small family blueberry farm, but I can assure you that I spent 25 formative years growing up in the city on the west side of Chicago. An example of the "Real Deal" is Jimmy's Red Hots located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Pulaski Road in Chicago. Vienna dogs, steamed buns, mustard, onions, relish and sport peppers wrapped together with fresh cut french fries. They will undoubtedly attack you if you even refer to ketchup in the building. Our family ate those dogs beginning in the early 50s and the stand is still in business. I can no longer vouch for the neighborhood, so keep one guy in the car with the engine running just in case, but Jimmy's is a great dog stand. Keep up the good work.
Moderator note: There is a review (not by us) of Jimmy's located here at this address
http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/07/sro-jimmys-red-hots-chicago-illinois-il-cheap-eats.html
Jimmy's Red Hots
4000 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
Brad Gross - Saturday, 21 November 2009 [ 07:06 AM]
Hey guys - great to find your site!! I was born in Chicago a long time ago...moved away before I could truly appreciate the culinary greatness of Chi-town...well, I ended up in Texas...got the craving for a Chicago Dog today... Just had THE BEST hot dog of my life...well 2 of them actually! lol Ordered two Jumbo Chicago Dogs with The Works. It was a good thing I was sitting down....wow...."more than a mouthful" comes to mind...absolutely, positively EXCELLENT...the sport peppers were a really nice kick, the onions, mustard, relish, tomato, celery salt, the dog and the poppy seed bun blended nicely....wow....the chips (Jay's, from Chicago as well) are awesome too.
Weinberger's Delicatessen
601 S Main St # 100
Grapevine, TX 76051
Tom Bakondi - Thursday, 19 November 2009 [ 10:40 PM]
Hi, could you review Roma's in Chicago. It is located on Cicero Ave. between Montrose and Irving Park. It is on the east side of the street and it intersects Hutchinson.
P.S. I am a native Chicagoan and your website is pretty cool!
Roma's Italian Beef & Sausage
4237 N Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
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