Italian beef sandwiches have been part of Chicago's food culture since the 1920s. While passionate debates are still held today over who exactly invented the sandwich, the idea likely spawned from ...

CHICAGO -- Every great city deserves an easily identifiable sandwich of its own. Whether it’s the Philadelphia cheesesteak or the New Orleans po’boy, a gut-busting sandwich is a matter of civic pride.

Chicago is known for a lot of things, but most of all, its food. You've probably heard about the hot dogs (learn how the Chicago-style hot dog was born) and deep-dish pizza. While the overly cheesy ...