Former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte talks new book on 'Windy City Weekend'

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Friday, October 24, 2025
Val, Ryan talk Ryan's birthday on 'Windy City Weekend'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week on "Windy City Weekend," Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini talked about Chiaverini's birthday celebration, Warner finally gave him his birthday gift 12 days later and she coined a new blockbuster movie, "Black to the Future."

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Matt Forte's new book, 'Stay in the game'

Matt Forte discussed his new book Friday.

Former Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte joined Chiaverini and Warner at the "Windy City" table to talk how his new book, "Stay in the Game." In "Stay in the Game," Forte shares the highs and lows of his football career, his college days at Tulane University, the importance of his faith and the difficult decision to hang up his cleats at age 32.

To purchase "Stay in the Game," visit this link.

Tony Russell

Tony Russell talked about musically directing Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.

Chicagoan and Emmy winner Tony Russell said he went from growing up on the West Side of Chicago to musically directing Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.

Roeper's Reviews: Spend or Save

Here's what to spend money on this weekend.

Richard Roeper reviewed new movies and series that are available to watch now:

'Frankenstein' - SAVE

Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz star in the latest version of the classic tale, this time written and directed by Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro.

'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' - SPEND

Jeremy Allen White stars as Bruce Springsteen aka "the Boss" in this musical biopic.

'Bugonia' - SPEND

Two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone stars with Jesse Plemons and Alicia Silverstone in this conspiracy thriller/comedy.

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