The Fascinating History of Chicago Barbecue, Told in Tribune Coverage From 1850s to Present Day

The Fascinating History of Chicago Barbecue, Told in Tribune Coverage From 1850s to Present Day
Argia B. Collins, shown on left in 1971, is the creator of Mumbo Barbecue Sauce, shown on the right in an advertisement in the Chicago Tribune on March 17, 1967. William Loewe/Chicago Tribune/TNS
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By Nick Kindelsperger From Chicago Tribune

Chicago–Barbecue has been on my mind for months now, from the newer Texas-style offerings in the suburbs to the saucy South Side classics. As I’ve hopefully made clear, Chicago has a robust barbecue tradition, particularly for a northern city. But after looking through the Tribune’s archives, even I was surprised by how early and often barbecue pops up.