Steve Chiappetti, well-known Chicago chef and friend of WGN, dies at 58

A well-known Chicago chef and longtime friend of WGN has died.

Steve Chiappetti, who made many appearances on WGN — including one just before Christmas on Spotlight Chicago and one in September on Weekend Break — died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 2, at 58. He leaves behind his wife and two children.

Chiappetti was a South Side native who used his talents at many of Chicago’s best restaurants. Most recently, he served as executive chef at The Albert in Streeterville…

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