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McDonald's McRib is coming back to select cities this week, and Chicago fans are in luck

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McDonald's McRib is coming back to select cities this week, and Chicago fans are in luck — Buffalo Grove Dining news

A beloved McDonald’s sandwich known for its seasonal comebacks and cult following, though certainly not up everyone s alley, is returning to participating locations. The McRib, the Chicago-based burger giant s seasoned boneless pork dipped in its own signature sauce, will be available in select cities beginning Tuesday. McDonald’s has confirmed its return to TODAY.com. While fans hoping to find it nationwide may be disappointed, Chicagoans will have a chance to get their hands on it. This year, the McRib will only return in certain regions, rolling out to menus in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas. Wonder if you ll be able to find the McRib near you? There’s an online McRib Locator, an unofficial website run by people unaffiliated with McDonald’s that allows fans to flag locations where the popular sandwich has been spotted. Earlier this year, the sandwich simmered in controversy when it became the subject of a federal cla

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