Val returns to 'Windy City Weekend' as Ryan travels to Indianapolis for Final Four

Friday, April 3, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- She's back! Val Warner is back on "Windy City Weekend" after six weeks off due to knee surgery.

As one returns, another hits the road. Ryan Chiaverini is off to Indianapolis to cover the Fighting Illini men's basketball team in the March Madness Final Four.



WGCI Radio personality Leon Rogers fills in, alongside journalist Cody LaGrow and WGCI radio host KeKe to discuss the game and so much more.

Val is full of good news on Friday in "Host Chat" as she talks about her healing journey and her daughter, Zoe's promotion to weekend morning anchor at WINK news station.

Windy City Weekend: Host Chat Part 2


Lastly, our hosts dive into the latest controversy around former Bulls player, Jaden Ivey.

Harry Lennix


Windy City Weekend: Harry Lennix


Harry Lennix joins Val and Leon to discuss his new involvement in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" as musical director. This well accomplished Chicago native has built a distinguished career across the stage and screen.



Lennix's stage and screen work stretches far and wide. He earned his first Ollie Award for roles in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "Caught in the Act." Though Lennix thrived in the spotlight, he continues to excel behind the scenes. Hear was he has to say!

Spend or save?


Windy City Weekend: Spend or save?


Film critic Richard Roeper is back on "Windy City Weekend" with this week's "Spend or save?"

"The Drama" - SPEND
This highly anticipated film starring Zendaya and Robert Patterson lived up to the hype! The two stars play a happily engaged couple, but they are put to the test due to a shocking twist.

"Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" - SAVE
This Netflix documentary follows Lamar Odom from his highs to his lows. From his rise to the NBA and his highly publicized marriage with Khloe Kardashian, to surviving multiple heart attacks and stroke after overdosing as Nevada brothel.

"Your Friends & Neighbors" - SPEND
This series follows a hedge fund manager who loses his job and resorts to criminal methods in an effort to maintain his lavish lifestyle. This series stars Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet and James Marsden.
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