Illinois Just Made the Italian Beef Its Official State Sandwich, and 'The Bear' Got a Thank You Note From the Capitol

SummaryThe Illinois General Assembly officially named the Italian beef sandwich the state sandwich of Illinois on May 20, with the resolution explicitly crediting The Bear for bringing international attention to the dishThe Bear actor Corey Hendrix, a Chicago native who plays Gary "Sweeps" Woods, was present at the Springfield Capitol for the proclamation, where a food truck served complimentary Italian beef outside the buildingThe fifth and final season of The Bear premieres June 25 on ...