The Edgewater Lounge, which is not too far from Skokie, serves sloppy joes on Tuesdays. I like this place quite a bit. The beers are respectable, featuring several Rogue brews on tap, and the food is decidedly above-average bar fare. Old-timers tell me it's what the Hopleaf used to be like.
The Edgewater Lounge
5600 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 878-3343