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Portillo's Day to celebrate 60th birthday of iconic Chicago-area chain

By Fox 32 News
Published  March 30, 2023 12:53pm CDT
Food and Drink
FOX 32 Chicago

Portillo's Day to celebrate Chicago staple's 60th birthday

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has officially declared April 5, 2023 as Portillo's Day.

CHICAGO - Portillo's is celebrating its 60th birthday next Wednesday.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has officially declared April 5th as Portillo's Day.

During a 10-stop tour, Portillo's fans can see the original "Dog House," the small trailer that Dick Portillo bought in 1963 to serve his first hot dog stand. You can also sample all of the original menu items.

The tour will stop at a different Portillo's restaurant each week from April 6 to June 8. The schedule is listed below:

  • April 6 – Canal & Taylor (520 W. Taylor Street)
  • April 13 – Oak Lawn (4020 W. 95th Street)
  • April 20 – Bolingbrook (134 E Boughton Rd.)
  • April 27 – Downers Grove (1500 Butterfield Rd.)
  • May 4 – Naperville (1992 W. Jefferson)
  • May 11 – Glendale Heights (235 North Ave.)
  • May 18 – Elgin (1020 S. Randall Rd.)
  • May 25 – Crystal Lake (855 Cog Circle)
  • June 1 – Rockford (6090 State Street)
  • June 8 – Villa Park (635 1/2 North Ave.) 

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Plus, guests can purchase limited edition birthday-themed merchandise. The first 10 fans to visit the Dog House at each stop of the tour will receive a free slice of chocolate cake. 

You can also enter for the chance to win Portillo’s for a year.