MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (WJPF) — Mike Mills, founder of 17th Street Barbecue, has died.
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Mills’ daughter announced his passing Tuesday from what’s being called a non-covid illness.
Mills won numerous barbeque competitions across the country. In 2010, he was inducted into the barbecue hall of fame.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.