For more than 30 years, JJ Schill has owned and operated Valley Restaurant Equipment, supporting eateries around the state. Outside of his store, he and his son, Ryne Schill, are paying homage to their Midwestern roots, offering people a taste of Chicago classics, from Italian beef sandwiches to the iconic Chicago hot dog.
JJ’s on Maxwell is a food cart that has been serving Chicago-based foods and favorites since February 2024. Attached to Valley Restaurant Equipment on Maxwell Road, located in the River Road neighborhood, the cart is owned by JJ Schill, but is run by Ryne Schill, often taking orders, expanding the menu and crafting their one-of-a-kind dogs.
“I’ve seen a lot of things in my 35 years doing this, and always kind of hoped that something would kind of fall on our lap that would be productive for my family. I could have done a couple other trailers in the past, but they just weren’t right for the time and the people involved, but this one just turned out to be fantastic,” JJ says…