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17th Street Barbecue in Marion, Illinois

No list of the best BBQ restaurants would be complete without a mention of 17th Street Barbecue. This legendary eatery was started by pitmaster Mike Mills, who placed first multiple times at world-champion BBQ events. The restaurant has also been featured on theFood Network,which isn't that surprising considering how famous it is. The baby back ribs are the real crowd-pleaser here, but there are also other staples on the menu.

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Mike passed away in 2020, but 17th Street Barbecue lives on, and it isn't showing signs of slowing down anytime soon, which is a good thing for its many fans.