If you're a fan of the Italian beef sandwich , then there's a festival coming up in Illinois that you won't want to miss.

Illinois To Host An Italian Beef Festival This Weekend

The state of Illinois is definitely a place for foodies. In fact, I think it's the best in the whole United States. There are so many great chefs and restaurants here. The signature dishes are some of my favorites of all time, like stuffed-crust pizza, the Chicago-style hot dog, and of course, the Italian beef sandwich.

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I remember having my very first Italian beef sandwich. It was love at first bite. My experience was at Portillo's. I grew up in the town where it all began. We also had a bunch of "mom and pop" beef stands all around us, so i

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