A Central Illinois native recently got an award that cemented his name into hot dog history. Decatur native and owner of ...

Hot dogs are a distinctively American sausage with a history that dates back several centuries. Here's the story of how they ...

Piled high with its signature seven toppings, the Chicago dog is a rite of passage for tourists and a source of hometown ...

The Chicago dog is a symbol of cultural identity, immigrant history and local pride. Here's why it matters beyond food.

German immigrants’ weisswurst, bockwurst and blutwurst became as American as baseball when they transformed into the hot dog ...

National Hot Dog Day is built around a simple food, but the story behind America’s favorite handheld meal stretches much further than a summer cookout. The hot dog became famous in the United States ...

German immigrants brought sausage culture to the U.S. in the 19th century. Many people stake a claim to inventing the hot dog, its bun and the term itself, but the truth is murkier. Regional varieties ...

A Miami hot dog landmark preserves decades of food history through classic chili dogs, local traditions, and timeless flavors ...