'Windy City Weekend' talks new Bucktown jewelry shop, latest movies

Chicago jewelry shop just opened on Damen

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Friday, June 9, 2023
'Windy City Weekend' host chat
Here's this week's host chat.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on "Windy City Weekend," Val and Ryan talked about the latest topics.

"Two Beers and a Puppy Relationship Test": If you're trying to see if you trust someone, there's a simple test. Would you have two beers with them and let them watch your puppy?

Apple is finally fixing autocorrect. Apple unveiled that they're finally fixing autocorrect's annoying correction for a common swear word.

Sweden registered sex as a national sport: Anything can be a sport, and now Sweden has registered sex as a national sport, and they're even holding a championship!

American Sale

Chicago's favorite backyard store is having a summer celebration sale.

Chicago's favorite backyard store is having a summer celebration sale.

You can upgrade your backyard with great deals on pools, playground sets, hot tubs, grills, patio accessories, trampolines and more.

You can save up to 50% off with $0 financing for 60 months or free product upgrades.

To make the most of your summer and take advantage of these deals, visit your local American Sale or shop online at www.americansale.com.

And follow them online on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @AmericanSale.

Khoi Jewelry

From elegant earrings to sophisticated necklaces, Khoi has a wide range of products for purchase.

Hayet Rida is a Chicago-based influencer and social media strategist. And while working full-time, she's been pursuing her own jewelry line.

Now, Rida's new Ghanaian-inspired jewelry store, Khoi, opened in Bucktown last month, and Val got the chance to chat with her!

From elegant earrings to sophisticated necklaces, Khoi has a wide range of products for purchase.

You can visit the store at 2128 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, Illinois, 60647. You can also shop online at www.shopkhoi.com.

And you can follow Rida and learn more about her incredible story on Instagram.

Roeper's Reviews: Spend or save?

Here's what you should spend your money on this weekend.

'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' - SAVE

In "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts", Optimus Prime and the Autobots must join forces with a group of Transformers known as the "Maximals" to save earth yet again.

'Based On A True Story' - SAVE

Kaley Cuoco stars in a new comedy thriller where a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber cash in on America's obsession with true crime when they realize how close they are to an infamous serial killer in Los Angeles.

'The Crowded Room' - SAVE

"The Crowded Room" stars Tom Holland as the first person to use multiple personality disorder as a defense in a criminal case.

'Arnold' - SPEND

"Arnold" is a new Netflix docuseries about the life and career of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

'Our Chicago: City Hall'

It's a new administration for the city of Chicago, and ABC7 Chicago is giving you inside access to City Council meetings, exclusive interviews with aldermen and more in a brand-new series, "Our Chicago: City Hall."

You can catch the first episode here.