Dragged Through the Garden: Our Hotdog's History

A talk tracing the Chicago hot dog's toppings back to the city's agricultural and immigrant roots, presented in partnership with Chicago for Chicagoans. The session covers how ingredients like celery, pickles, tomatoes, and mustard connect to local farms, greenhouses, and agrarian traditions. It takes place at the Hegewisch branch on Tuesday, August 18, from 6 to 7 PM. Registration is required, and sign language or other accessibility requests must be made at least 14 business days in advance by calling (312) 747-8184 or emailing access@chipublib.org.