Johnny O’s hot dogs closing after nearly 60 years | Eater Chicago

"An old-school Bridgeport hot dog stand with roots back to 1959 and a presence at its current site since 1970 is closing and is set to serve its last sausage on Saturday. Operated by the Veliotis family for decades, it was a late-night destination just west of Guaranteed Rate Field, known for Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, the “Mother-in-Law” (a tamale in a hot dog bun topped with chili), and packaged goods. The business has struggled in recent years, compounded by the 2017 deaths of John Veliotis Jr. and founder John Veliotis, and owners launched a GoFundMe earlier this month seeking $100,000 to pay off a small business loan taken out shortly before John’s death and to cover renovations and license renewals; the campaign had raised only about $600. At one point the family had even teased opening an arcade bar next door, hinting at a possible shift away from the stand’s longtime low-key approach." - Ashok Selvam