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A Dog with 9 Lives

By Benjy Lipsman in News on Jun 10, 2004 9:09PM

Chicagoist says screw hamburgers, this is a hot dog town! And one of the city's most famous hot dog stands has received yet another reprieve from the wrecking ball.

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Due to "shockingly" high bids, Brown Line renovations are on hold. Businesses that faced demolition as part of station expansion plans will now be able to stay open for a few more months than initially planned, including DePaul institution Demon Dogs, which sits under the tracks of the Fullerton stop. So you've got a few more months to stop to enjoy a nice Chicago-style dog while admiring the collection of Chicago (the band) memorabilia.