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Illinois eating contests and restaurants' eating challenges

2009 Jul 19ABartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship Midlothian, IL
2009 Jul 10Mashed Potato Eating Contest Irish Fest Chicago, IL
2009 Jul 5Jalapeno Eating Contest Plaza Garibaldi Chicago, IL
2009 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Crossroads Public House Chicago, IL
2009 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Purgatory Chicago, IL
3 lb. sirloinCThe Beefeater's Club Alexander's Steakhouse 4 Central Illinois locations, IL
70 oz. steakCZeppelin Steak Allgauer's Restaurant Alsip, IL
30 inch pizzaC30 Inch Pizza 30's Pizza Factory Arlington Heights, IL
4 lb. burgerCThe Gambler Sam Houston's Charhouse Bartlett, IL
3 lb. pork steakC2 Pound Pork Steak Big Mama's Bar-B-Q Belleville, IL
5 lb. sandwichC5 Pound Pulled Pork Sandwich Big Mama's Bar-B-Q Belleville, IL
5 lb. burgerC5 Pound Hamburger Big Mama's Bar-B-Q Belleville, IL
2 lb. burgerCFarley Burger Big Mouth's Champaign, IL
7 lb. sandwichCBig Fat Ugly Challenge Fat Sandwich Company Champaign (also Norman, OK), IL
40 ounce steakCBig Shoulders Carmichael's Chicago Steakhouse Chicago, IL
64 oz. porterhouseC64 oz. Porterhouse Chicago Chop House Chicago, IL
2 lb. burgerC2 lb. Burger Chicago Joe's Chicago, IL
breakfast melangeCThe Slinger Diner Grill Chicago, IL
1 lb. burgerCOne Pound Burger & Fries Joey's Brickhouse Chicago, IL
3 overstuffed sandwichesCLucky's Wall of Fame Lucky's Sandwich Co. Chicago, IL
25 scoop sundaeCRoyal George Margie's Candies Chicago, IL
1 lb. burgerCBig Timmy Challenge Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago, IL
2 lb. pretzelCThe Northside Twist Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
30 inch sausage pizzaCJumbo Challenge Bacci Pizza Chicagoland (18 locations), IL
2 pizza slicesCGiant Slice Challenge Nonna's Pizza & New York Subs Crestwood, IL
3 lb. burgerCMonster Burger Challenge Flippin Eggs DeKalb, IL
24 inch stuffed pizzaCStuffed Hurricane Pizza Challenge Vinny's PizzaDekalb County, IL
pound spicy wingsCWall of Flame TNT's Sports Bar & Grill East Peoria, IL
12 hot dogsCVertucci's Big Dog Challenge Vertucci's Chicago Style Eats East Peoria, IL
21 scoops ice creamCThe Trough Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor Forest Park, IL
2 lb. burgerC2 Pound Burger Urban Grille Geneva, IL
2 lb. burgerCQuadruple Bypass Burger WingTown Grill Glendale Heights, IL
42 scoop sundaeCThe Avalanche The Cooling Station Highwood, IL
super burritoCKing Burrito Challenge Burrito King Joliet, IL
3 lb. burgerCThe Impossi-bull Burger Bull's on Broadway Kankakee, IL
3.5 pound steakCChar House Sirloin Al's Char House La Grange, IL
12 scoops ice creamCThe Ice Cream Overdose Dr. Jazz Soda Fountain Lebanon, IL
30 oz. burgerCPete's Challenge Pete & Johnny's Lisle, IL
12 egg omeletCIronman Breakfast Windhill Pancake Parlor McHenry, IL
3 ft. sandwichCGiant Meatball Sandwich Bartolini's Midlothian, IL
28 inch pizzaCBig Louie Louie's Italian EateryMillstadt, IL
4 lb. burgerCEthyl Burger R Place Restaurant Morris, IL
3 lb. burgerCXXX Challenge The Grumpy Bulldog Naperville, IL
29 inch pizzaCSchiappa's 29 inch pizza challenge Schiappa's Restaurant O'Fallon, IL
36 inch pizzaCSchiappa's 36 inch pizza challenge Schiappa's Restaurant O'Fallon, IL
3 lb. burgerCBelly Busting Grand Challenge Beer Belly's Bar & Grill Pekin, IL
2 lb. burgerCBelt Busting Challenge Beer Belly's Bar & Grill Pekin, IL
32 inch pizzaC32 inch pizza challenge Pop's Pizza Quincy, IL
24 inch pizzaCBig Kahuna Opsahls Pizza Rockford, IL
4 16 inch pancakesCGiant Pancake Challenge Charlie Parker's Springfield, IL
bowl spicy chiliCJ. R. Special Chili Joe Rogers' Original Recipe Chili Parlor Springfield, IL
40 inch pizzaC40 inch pizza challenge The Pizza Machine Springfield, IL
60 inch pizzaCWorld's Largest Pizza The Pizza Machine Springfield, IL
2009 Jun 27Wing Eating Championship Taste of Joliet Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 23Wing Eating Qualifier Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 22Wing Eating Qualifier Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 18Wing Eating Qualifier Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 15Wing Eating Qualifier Heroes West Sports Grill Joliet, IL
2009 Jun 13Rock 104.9 Crawfish Eating Contest Gumbo Ya Ya Festival Rock Island, IL
2009 May 23Hot Dog Eating Contest Barley House Restaurant Algonquin, IL
2009 May 16Hot Dog Eating Contest Taste of Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn, IL
2009 May 2Hot Dog Eating Contest Dog WorldFreeport, IL
2009 May 2IHarrah's Metropolis World Dippin' Dots Championship Harrah's Metropolis Casino & Hotel Metropolis, IL
2009 Feb 22Wingfest wing eating contest - women Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2009 Feb 22Wingfest wing eating contest - men Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2009 Feb 21Crawfish Eating Contest Bif Fish Bar and Grille at Harborside Marina Wilmington, IL
2009 Feb 7Wing Eating Contest Great American Wingfest Quincy, IL
2009 Jan 31Chili Eating Contest Super Chili Bowl Chicago, IL
2009 Jan 27Rock the Tot Tater Tot Eating Contest Tap House Grill Glen Ellyn, IL
2008 Dec 24TVMan vs. Food The Travel Channel Chicago, IL
2008 Oct 26Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Pumpkin Harvest FestivalWestmont, IL
2008 Oct 25Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Pumpkin Harvest FestivalWestmont, IL
2008 Oct 23Ravioli Eating Contest Giovan's RestaurantCrest Hill, IL
2008 Oct 18Hot Dog Eating Contest Choppers Bar and BrillAntioch, IL
2008 Oct 18Hot Dog Eating Contest Southern Illinois Harvest FestivalMt. Vernon, IL
2008 Oct 6AWakefield World Chicken Salad Sandwich Eating Championship National Association of Convenience Stores Show Chicago, IL
2008 Oct 5Chili Dog Eating Contest Fun DaysEast Dubuque, IL
2008 Sep 27Chocolate Mousse Pie Eating Contest Scarecrow FestivalDixon, IL
2008 Sep 27Chili Eating Contest International Beer Tasting & Chili Cook Off Urbana, IL
2008 Sep 27Red Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest International Beer Tasting & Chili Cook Off Urbana, IL
2008 Sep 14ILa Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge Fiestas PatriasChicago, IL
2008 Sep 6Donut Eating Contest Hometown CelebrationDyer, IL
2008 Aug 30Cheese Eating National Championship Arthur's Amish Country Cheese Festival Arthur, IL
2008 Aug 30Spaghetti Eating Contest Italian FestFarmington, IL
2008 Aug 12AWakefield National Sandwich Eating Championship CSP's Food Service Retail ExpoSchaumburg, IL
2008 Aug 8Dragon Noodle Eating Contest Ben PaoChicago, IL
2008 Jul 27Hot Dog Eating Contest Wiener VilleElgin, IL
2008 Jul 21The Trough Eating Contest Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor Forest Park, IL
2008 Jul 19Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship Bacci Pizzeria Chicago, IL
2008 Jul 19Wing Sling Competition Franks for the Memories Mundelein, IL
2008 Jul 18ABartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship St. Christopher's Parish 61st Annual Fiesta Midlothian, IL
2008 Jul 12Ice Cream Eating Contest Windmill City FestivalBatavia, IL
2008 Jul 12Hot Dog Eating Contest Kansas Summer Festival Kansas, IL
2008 Jul 11Mashed Potato Eating Contest Irish American Heritage Festival Chicago, IL
2008 Jul 5Mini Corn Dog Eating Contest Crew Chicago, IL
2008 Jul 4Vertucci's Big Dog Challenge RiverFront Park East Peoria, IL
2008 Jun 28Wing Eating Contest Taste of JolietJoliet, IL
2008 Jun 22Pizza Eating Contest PizzaFest Chicago, IL
2008 Jun 21Lingonberry Pie Eating Contest Swedish DaysGeneva, IL
2008 May 17INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Sam's ClubMatteson, IL
2008 Feb 24Wingfest wing eating contest - men Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2008 Feb 24Wingfest wing eating contest - women Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2007 Nov 10Hot Dog Eating Contest Byron's hot dogs Forest Park, IL
2007 Sep 16ILa Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge Fiestas PatriasChicago, IL
2007 Sep 1Cheese Eating National Championship Arthur's Amish Country Cheese Festival Arthur, IL
2007 Apr 29Dugout Dog Eating Contest The DugoutChicago, IL
2007 Mar 314 person team wing eating contest Cans Bar and Canteen Chicago, IL
2007 Mar 17ABartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship Bartolini's Restaurant Midlothian, IL
2007 Feb 25Wingfest wing eating contest - men Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2007 Feb 25Wingfest wing eating contest - women Bailey Auditorium Chicago, IL
2006 Aug 12IGoldenPalace.net World Horseshoe Eating Championship Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL
2006 Jul 29Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship Bacci Pizzeria, Melrose Park Chicago, IL
2006 Jul 22Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship AVP Beach volleyball contest Chicago, IL
2006 May 20ABartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship Bartolini's Restaurant Midlothian, IL
2006 Feb 13IGoldenPalace.net Valentine's Day Chocolate Massacre Chicago Chocolate Company Chicago, IL
2005 Sep 3Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship AVP Beach volleyball contest Chicago, IL
2005 Aug 13IGoldenPalace.com grilled cheese qualifier Illinois State FairSpringfield, IL
2005 Jul 9IBacci World Pizza Eating Championship Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park Chicago, IL
2004 Jun 19IBacci World Pizza Eating Championship Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park Chicago, IL
2003 Oct 17Oyster Slurp O Rama finals Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL
2003 Jun 22IBacci World Pizza Eating Championship Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park Chicago, IL
2002 Oct 18Oyster Slurp O Rama finals Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL
2001 Oct 19Oyster Slurp O Rama finals Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL
2000 Oct 20Oyster Slurp O Rama finals Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL
1999 Oct 21Oyster Slurp O Rama finals Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL
1998 Oct 22Oyster Slurp O Rama finals Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster Chicago, IL