As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
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The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Piccolo Mondo Restaurant and Bakery has closed after serving a staple in the Hyde Park community for nearly four decades. As CBS 2's Marybel González reports, the guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Originally Piccolo Mondo Café, the trattoria has been in operation since 1985 on the ground floor of the Windermere House apartment tower, at 1642 E. 56th St.
The beloved Piccolo Restaurant and Bakery on East 56th Street is closing this month. The owner says it is time for him to retire.
UChicago said since September, there have been seven reports of undergraduate students having drugs put in their drinks by unknown people without their consent.
UChicago said since September, there have been seven reports of undergraduate students having drugs put in their drinks by unknown people without their consent. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Amare Weatherspoon is charged with one count each of first-degree murder and aggravated battery.
"You have people here with hip surgery. You have people here who go to dialysis. You have people here who are in the scooter chairs, the motor chairs. So there's a variety of individuals here who may not be 65."
Kenwood Academy High School released a letter to parents that identified the victim as a "school community member:"
LUV Institue to auction auction hearts to fund new installations in other parts of the city.
The boy was struck in the neck and was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
Chicago and University of Chicago Police have warned students to be on guard after a string of armed robberies not far from campus in Hyde Park.
A man is in serious condition after crashing a van into an elementary school in Hyde Park Sunday morning.
"We are so happy to have our community out. We like to say community is the big part of unity."
Brave Space Alliance helps with basic needs including bus cards, resume building, and much more.
The University of Chicago will be funding a project to install more than 100 new surveillance cameras and license plate readers near its Hyde Park campus, which would be monitored by the Chicago Police Department. CBS 2's Meredith Barack reports.
The Hyde Park Garden Fair has everything for those with a green thumb.
It will be the first-ever golf program in Hyde Park and resumes at Brooks for the first time in 20 years.
The students got to ask the former president about his early career decisions, his time in office and surprises he had along his career path.
The 16-year-old was on the sidewalk when someone shot him in the chest.
Thieves smashed glass and pried open security shutters to get to the inventory at a consignment store in Tri-Taylor and a liquor store in Hyde Park. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A crew of thieves was caught on camera stealing armfuls of clothing and shoes from a business on the city's West Side.
A crew of thieves was caught on camera stealing armfuls of clothing and shoes from a business on the city’s West Side. As CBS 2's Steven Graves reports, the owner is debating whether going on with the store is worth it.
When police officers arrived at Kimbark Beverage Shoppe at 53rd and Woodlawn around 3:50 a.m., they found the glass front door shattered.
Police are warning residents Saturday of recent armed robberies in the Hyde Park area.
Khadijah Farrakhan, the longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died this weekend.
One of America's founding fathers is getting some recognition on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, right alongside the building that used to bear his name.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A new era for Northwestern football is set to begin this fall, when its new state-of-the-art stadium opens. Matt Zahn reports.
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The U.S. and Iran exchanged more strikes this weekend while issuing aggressive threats. Wendy Gillette reports.
Suzanne Le Mignot got to try some delectable food items at a James Beard Awards event, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us the Balloonfest in Howell, Michigan.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
Hundreds of thousands lined Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the Chicago Pride Parade.
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash in Chicago's Jackson Park early Sunday morning.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
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One of America's founding fathers is getting some recognition on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, right alongside the building that used to bear his name.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
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After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
A lot of the work to make the new stadium iconic has already been completed or is well in progress, from the giant video board to the loads of food and drink options.
The White Sox earned their 17th one-run victory this season.
The Sky also surpassed the franchise record for points in a game of 114, with Jacy Sheldon's fourth-quarter layup breaking the mark.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
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A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
