Founder of Chicago BBQ chain dies

By ABC7

Leon Finney Senior had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 92.

Finney founded Leon's barbeque in 1942 and went on to open several restaurants across the city.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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