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Popular Chicago chain known for its hot dogs set to close locations

The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide Getty/iStock To be frank, fans of a popular Chicago -style hot dog chain may not relish this news. Portillo’s plans to close a “mid-to-high single-digit number” of underperforming restaurants outside the Chicago area, mostly by the end of the year, CEO Brett Patterson announced Thursday. The Chicago-based fast-casual chain, known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has 109 locations nationwide. It said it looked at each restaurant’s sales, operating costs and expected future performance before deciding which ones to close. The company has not yet announced the affected locations. “This will improve portfolio quality, strengthen returns on invested capital and reflect our commitment to disciplined growth,” Patterson said. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago. The move comes as Portillo’s looks to get back on track after struggling to find the same success in markets outside Chicago (Getty/iStock) Portillo’s plans to put more focus on its existing restaurants and take a more careful approach to opening new locations, particularly in unfamiliar markets. Patterson said the chain

Chicago, IL · 1d

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This Old-School Illinois Butcher Shop Still Cuts From Hanging Cattle And Makes Over 80 Sausages

A carved wooden pig head hands out your number at the door. That’s how your visit starts at one of the most beloved butcher counters in Illinois. The kitchen behind the counter turns out more than 80 kinds of sausages and brats. A smokehouse adds more than 10 kinds of homemade bacon to the lineup.

Chicago, IL · 19h

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Chicago Firefighter's Basement Death Tied to Missing Thermal Cameras, NIOSH Finds

Chicago Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman fell through a floor into a burning basement during a Rogers Park structure fire on March 16, 2026, and died of burns the following day. A new federal safety investigation has now laid out a chain of warning signs that were missed and equipment that sat unused before his death.

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Man charged in string of business burglaries on SW Side, one in Oak Lawn

Charles Kelley, 19, is accused of burglarizing multiple businesses on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

Chicago, IL · 7h

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Chicago Voters Just Shattered 30 Years of Mayoral Control, Slashed Property Tax Formulas and Exposed a Suburban $1.3M Scam: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

The historic Chicago school board race has completely redrawn the balance of power across public education, breaking decades of direct mayoral control. Paired with Assessor-elect Pat Hynes promising sweeping tax appraisal overhauls and federal prosecutors exposing a $1.3 million suburban school scheme, taxpayers throughout northern Illinois are watching closely. Overview:...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Chicago man gets 51 years for two fatal shootings committed while on pretrial release

A man accused of killing two people in separate incidents while repeatedly released on recognizance bonds in 2018 has been given a 51-year prison sentence, according to court records. Eduardo Venegas, 26, pleaded guilty to armed robbery with a firearm in the killing of 23-year-old Rigoberto Rodriguez and second-degree murder...

Chicago, IL · 13h

Block Club Chicago

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3 Candidates File To Replace Matt O’Shea As 19th Ward Alderman

BEVERLY — The 19th Ward will have a new alderperson next year for the first time in more than a decade. Three people have filed to replace outgoing Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) after O’Shea announced in September he would not seek a fifth term. He first ran for alderman in 2011 following then-alderwoman Ginger Rugai’s decision to retire after 20 years in office.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Thornton Township bills show payments to family, non-contracted TAP vendor

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. — The Lansing Journal reviewed expenses approved by the Thornton Township Board of Trustees at its August and September meetings. Records were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The following items were among the highlights. Bill Period: July 15 to Aug. 10, 2026. General...

Thornton, IL · 1d

Block Club Chicago

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Rogers Park Family Killed In Fire Remembered For The Love They Gave

ROGERS PARK — Joey Camarillo sat on a white chair along the sidewalk Friday afternoon, holding flowers and watching as a memorial continued to grow outside the townhome where his girlfriend and her three family members died in a fire the day before. His eyes welled with tears as...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Two women robbed at gunpoint by masked men in River North on Saturday morning

Two women were robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning in River North after a pair of masked men jumped from a car and confronted them on the street, according to Chicago police. The women, both 40, were walking in the 800 block of North Clark Street around 11:30 a.m. when a white vehicle pulled alongside them. Two men got out, pulled handguns, and demanded their property, according to CPD.

Chicago, IL · 6h

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Florida Stabbing Fugitive Arrested in Chicago After Answering His Own Door

A 32-year-old man wanted in connection with a stabbing in Florida was taken into custody in Chicago on Tuesday, November 3, after he answered the door of an apartment in the 100 block of West Elm Street. Deontae Henry had been the target of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force before officers tracked him down.

Chicago, IL · 10h

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Christmas at the Oasis Brings a Night of Gospel Music to Chicago

Greenwood Oasis and the Black Promoters Collective will present Christmas at the Oasis, a night of joy, music, and holiday wonder, on Friday, December 11, at 7:00 PM. The event takes place at 7621 S. Greenwood Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The lineup features Tye Tribbett, Donald Lawrence & Company, Bishop...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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‘We watch places’: Harvey defends Flock surveillance system and addresses alder’s privacy concerns

A bill for surveillance technology drew questions about spending and measurable results at the Oct. 26 City Council meeting. The Oct. 24 bills list showed a payment for Flock Group Inc., or Flock Safety, totaling $425,437.50. The bills list describes the payment as an equipment rental for the second year of a 60-month package for 2026-27. Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) questioned how the money was allocated and what evidence showed residents were getting their money’s worth.

Harvey, IL · 1d

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Unidentified Jane Doe found deceased in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois

An unidentified female, referred to as Jane Chicago Doe 1980, was discovered in Alsip, Illinois (Cook County), on September 23, 1980, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Alsip is a suburb of Chicago. The above photos show a facial reconstruction by an NCMEC Forensic Artist, which depicts what she may have looked like in life.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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CHICAGO COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS AND OTHER NOTABLES TO JOIN STUDENTS IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO HELP THEIR PARENTS FOR CHRISTMAS

SUBURBAN GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HOST CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME TO RAISE FUNDS AND TOYS TO ASSIST PARENTS STILL CHALLENGED FROM SUMMER TORNADO DAMAGE. CHICAGO COMEDIAN DAMON WILLIAMS AND OTHER NOTABLES TO JOIN STUDENTS IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO HELP THEIR PARENTS FOR CHRISTMAS. HOMES STILL DAMAGED, TREES REMAIN ON PROPERTIES, CARS...

Markham, IL · 2d

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Lil Durk Pledges His Entire Empire for Freedom as Cook County Crime Tumbles and Will County Elects First Black Sheriff: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

Dropping Cook County crime rates mark a historic turning point across Chicago, even as regional courtrooms and suburban county boards see major upheaval. From an unexpected political shift in Will County to hip-hop star Lil Durk offering multi-million-dollar catalog collateral in federal court, Northern Illinois is seeing massive structural shifts.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Local vendors bring holiday cheer to Shepard High Schol

Holiday shopping came with a local touch Nov. 7 when Shepherd High School hosted its annual vendor market in Palos Heights. The market gave shoppers a chance to browse a variety of items from local vendors, including handmade jewelry, woodwork, artwork, baked goods and holiday gifts. There were plenty of options for those looking to cross a few names off their Christmas lists or find something a little different from the usual store-bought gifts.

Palos Heights, IL · 10h

Fox 32 Chicago

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2 men shot on sidewalk on Chicago's North Side, police say

CHICAGO - A Friday night shooting on Chicago's North Side left two men injured, police said. The shooting happened in the 1600 block of West Juneway Terrace around 8:41 p.m. on Nov. 6. Two men, ages 18 and 31, were standing on the sidewalk when the suspect emerged from a...

Chicago, IL · 13h

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