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Illinois Designates Italian Beef as Official State Sandwich, Referencing 'The Bear'
Illinois has officially recognized the Italian Beef sandwich as its state sandwich, with the proclamation referencing the popular TV show "The Bear." A cast member from the show, Corey Hendrix, attended the ceremony at the state capitol.
20 May, 22:30 — 20 May, 22:30
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varietyMostly Factual80d ago
‘The Bear’ Honored as the Italian Beef Is Named Official State Sandwich of Illinois
“The Bear” might be ending soon, but the show’s landmark Italian Beef sandwich isn’t going anywhere: It was recognized as the official state sandwich of Illinois on Wednesday. Corey Hendrix, the Chicago native who plays Gary “Sweeps” Woods in “The Bear,” was present in Springfield as the official resolution was passed. “’The Bear’ brought international […]
By Arushi Jacob
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Illinois Name-Checks ‘The Bear’ in Proclaiming Italian Beef as Official State Sandwich
Castmember and Chicago native Corey Hendrix attended the ceremony at the state capitol.
By Rick Porter
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