Counting the ballots…
Counting the ballots…
Illinois is Chicago arguing with downstate, and with itself. The city sends Italian Beef, the Chicago-Style Hot Dog, the Maxwell Street Polish, and the Jibarito from Humboldt Park, plus the pizza schism: Deep Dish Pizza against the Tavern-Style Pizza that Chicagoans actually order. Springfield counters with the Horseshoe Sandwich and central Illinois with the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Dessert is city too, the Brownie from the Palmer House and South Side Atomic Cake. What Illinois is famous for depends on whether you fold the slice. So what is Illinois's official state dish? The ballot is open until November 1.