| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 27, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 27, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/italian-beef-could-become-illinois-state-sandwich-but-is-there-already-one/3901057/ |
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An Illinois lawmaker is [ working to make the Italian beef Illinois' state
sandwich ][1] , and while that may seem like a no-brainer, it appears there's
controversy brewing around another popular staple.
Standing Friday outside his favorite local beef spot, Pop's Beef in Chicago,
State Rep. Rick Ry...