(from left): Seniors Gianna Luna, Cecily Polanco and Stephani Hoeflich take part in Chicago Hot Dog Day. Cecily and Stephani are Addison residents. Students in Mr. Andrew Weisenburger’s History of Chicago class got a ‘taste’ of The Windy City’s cultural history recently, when they were treated to Chicago-style hotdogs (sans the ketchup, of course), while learning about its relevance and history.
“This fun lesson was an opportunity for them to learn about the cultures that have contributed to Chicago’s history and how those are represented through the various toppings,” said Weisenburger. “There are so many ways of reaching students and being impactful and food is one of those avenues. It’s not just a novelty but rather gives the students something tangible to connect with what they have learned.”
“The Chicago Dog both encapsulates how Chicago was built, and what makes this city great,” said Matthew Spina in his article, A History of the Esteemed Chicago-Style Hot Dog.
“The Germans of Chicago brought a taste of home to America in the form of sausages, in particular the frankfurter, the skinny mixture of pork, beef, and spices from Vienna, godfather of the hot dog everyone loves today.”
