Here’s our list of 25 first-rate hot dog stands in Chicago and the suburbs, listed alphabetically. In suburban Hazel Crest, Ariston is a consistent favorite. The Vienna Beef Hall of Fame made ...

Vienna Beef has a monopoly on hot dog stands, and they’ve become the taste of Chicago. However, other sausage makers do great work, so look out for variation. Eater maps are curated by editors ...

Of course, with a minefield of tourist traps to avoid in Chicago, and over 1,800 hot dog stands to choose from within its city limits, the hunt for the perfect hot dog spot may be overwhelming.

Donation Options Search Search Search Julia Hagen, 28, has developed a large social media following for her paintings of Chicago-area hot dog stands. Her studio is in Logan Square. Pat Nabong/Sun ...

The story of the Chicago-style hot dog is written all over the Windy City. In fact, many of its most popular brick-and-mortar hot dog restaurants started out as food carts, such as Superdawg.

Chicago artist Julia Hagen reminisced about the numerous hot dog stands she's visited in her quest to paint as many as she's able. She quipped that joy and nostalgia weren't the only things that ...