And while ordering a Chicago hot dog shouldn’t make your palms sweat, there are some variations to consider: the char dog, which is grilled instead of steamed or simmered; and what some call ...

Notably, ketchup is never included — it's practically a culinary sin in Chicago to ask for it. While this is the traditional setup, some local variations may include grilled dogs instead of ...

"Chicago-style hot dogs are an integral part of the Windy City's iconic culinary landscape," a representative from the restaurant chain Portillo's told Fox News Digital in an email. Portillo's is ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — The Chicago-style hot dog is ...

Variations include the Cheesy Beef ... I got two dogs — a Chicago dog ($6) and a cheese dog ($6.50). I also added a random menu item, Chicago’s Original Pizza Puff, for $6.