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A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll. [1] [2] A popular regional fast food, it has its roots in the United States city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [3]
The Chicago City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Chicago in Illinois. It consists of 50 alderpersons elected from 50 wards to serve four-year terms. [ 1 ] The council is called into session regularly, usually monthly, to consider ordinances, orders, and resolutions whose subject matter includes code changes ...
John Joseph [1] Coughlin was born August 15, [2] 1860 in Chicago to Johanna (née Hanley) [2] and Michael Coughlin. [1] Michael, a native of County Roscommon, had come to the 1st ward in 1857, [1] and owned a moderately-successful grocery at Polk and Wells before it burned down in the Great Chicago Fire. [2]
Many cheesesteak shops also offer chicken cheesesteaks, made with sliced chicken breast instead of beef. (Learn more at Pastrami vs Corned Beef ) istockphoto/vichie81
In addition to the mayor, Chicago's two other citywide elected officials are the City Clerk and the City Treasurer. The City Council is the legislative branch and is made up of 50 alderpersons, one elected from each ward in the city. [1] The council takes official action through the passage of ordinances and resolutions and approves the city ...
A cheesesteak sandwich. A cheesesteak, or steak and cheese, is made from thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese in a long roll. The cheesesteak is one of the favorite foods of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It can be found in most parts of the U.S. outside the Philadelphia area, often sold as a "Philadelphia" or "Philly ...
The cuisine of Philadelphia was shaped largely by the city's mixture of ethnicities, available foodstuffs and history. Certain foods have become associated with the city. Invented in Philadelphia in the 1930s, the cheesesteak is the most well known, and soft pretzels have long been a major part of Philadelphia culture.
From 1838–1839 and again from 1842–1844, he was a member of the Chicago Common Council (as the city council was then-known), representing the 6th ward. [1] From 1839 through 1840 he was the city treasurer of Chicago. [1] Dole was the unsuccessful Whig nominee in the March 1844 Chicago mayoral election, losing very narrowly.