 Gene & Jude's
Chicago, IL
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Next time you're in the Chicago, IL area, check out the Gene & Jude's. Located in Chicago since 1946, Gene & Jude's features some great dogs. 05-09
 Doug's Dogs
Chicago, IL
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Doug's Dogs is an interesting hot dog joint found off the roadside. According to the Chicago BBQ King site, Doug's offers both beef and port hot dogs. Not only that, Doug's seems to have a statue of liberty figure on the top of the roof. And yes, Doug's is located in Chicago. 05-09
 Cozy Drive-in
Springfield, IL
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 Of all of the hot dog joints in Springfield, IL, the Cozy Dog Diner Drive-in may be the most famous, at least among Route 66 aficionados. The brainchild of Ed Waldmire Jr., the Cozy Dog began featuring corn dogs after opening up for business back in 1946. The corn dogs became known as the original hot dog on a stick. 05-09
 Tasty Dog
Oak Park, IL
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Here's the sign for the Tasty Dog found in Oak Park, IL. This Tasty Dog self proclaims itself as having the "world's finest hot dog!".
The Tasty Dog features the depression era dog as well as the "salad style dog". For more information on the Tasty Dog as well as definitions on these styles of Chicago dogs, check out this site. 05-09
 Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage
Chicago, IL
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Check out Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage of Chicago, IL. According to the Pop's website, Pop's was founded in 1980 by Frank Radochonski. 05-09
 Brat Stop
Kenoshaw, WI
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The Brat Stop is a roadside delight that is found off the road along I-94 in Kenosha, WI. For those passing through the area, it is hard to miss the huge "cheese" sign that looks like one of the Shell gas station signs from decades past.
The Brat Stop has been serving the area since the 1960's. Check out this site for more information, including tips on how to order the best brat here. 05-09
 Budacki's
Chicago, IL
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Budacki's is a familiar sight for many in the Lincoln Square area of Chicago. According to this site, Budacki's has been family owned since 1980 and is a good family owned hot dog joint to stop by and try. 05-09
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