There are more than a few places where you can get a Chicago fix. Pizzeria Uno, Windy City Sliders and Luke's Italian Beef. I loved going to the Taste Of Chicago. And I'm a big fan of Chicago dogs over NY's dirty water dogs like Sabrett's.
Speaking of Italian Beef sangwiches, Al's is coming to the Valley soon.
http://www.alsbeef.com/company/locations.asp
Mark, you know I hold you in the highest regard I can for an online stranger but Luke's? C'mon, not even close. Chicago Gyros has restaurants in Arcadia, Union Hills/7th Ave. and someplace by Arrowhead. Closest I've come to the great food stands back home. Pizzeria UNO?? I think you need to visit my booth at Pulte, though I'll have to figure out how I can bake a pizza without an oven
And Taste of Chicago...I'd slap you if I could Mark....that's just NOT fair to bring that up. Taste of Chicago is the consummate food festival and all others pale in comparison. At least in my experience
Alas, if only the weather didn't suck so much in Chicago......