'Windy City Weekend' features New Year's deals; media personality DeDe McGuire joins as guest
CHICAGO (WLS) -- From the nationally syndicated "DeDe in the Morning Show," media personality DeDe McGuire joined Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini for "Host Chat" on "Windy City Weekend."
McGuire made history as the most successful nationally syndicated African American female radio host in the country and can be heard in 90+ cities nationwide. In 2024, she was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. McGuire's philanthropic contributions include her foundation, the DeDe McGuire Foundation, which awards scholarships and resources to support single mothers, students at Historically Black colleges and universities and families in need.
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New 2026 beauty products with lifestyle expert Brittney Levine
New year, fresh mindset: If 2026 is the year you're ready to feel more organized, more energized, and more you, "Windy City Weekend" has got you covered. From home decor upgrades to beauty must-haves, Lifestyle Expert, Brittney Levine showed the "Windy City Weekend" audience how to reset your routine and start the year feeling confident, refreshed and ready for whatever's next.
Frontgate Resort Collection, Starting at $58, frontgate.com
-If you're looking for a home decor upgrade, start with towels and sheets this year.
-Many white towels have seen better days.
-Frontgate's Resort Collection makes it easy to refresh your home for the new year and elevate everyday living with timeless, resort-inspired design.
-Designed for relaxed luxury, the Resort Collection brings the feeling of a five-star getaway to your home, with pieces that encourage comfort, ease, and luxury.
-Resort Collection Towel is one of the most talked about towels on the internet, voted Best Overall by Wirecutter for 2025.
-It comes in multiple colorways and styles, like the plush Sculpted Oasis -- an exclusive
-These chic, 600-thread-count, Ladder Stitch cotton Sateen Sheets come in multiple colorways to complement any personal style.
MEDIHEAL Madecassoside blemish pad, $23.99, amazon.com
-Skincare and introducing more K-beauty into routine can be a New Year's resolution.
-MEDIHEAL has a Hyper Collagen Mask and toner pads
-The No. 1 toner pad and Amazon's best-seller that is beloved by Koreans who are truly dedicated to achieving the "glass skin' look.
-Formulated with Madecassoside, it goes beyond simple hydration to effectively treat hyperpigmentation and soothe breakouts, helping users achieve a clear, radiant and bright complexion.
House of Yes Protein Super Bars, $22.49 for 12 bars, www.houseofyesfoods.com
For "Windy City" viewers: WINDYCITY15 for 15% off
-For all of the moms looking for new ways to get vegetable servings into their kids' diets, House of Yes Protein Super Bars are for you.
-Launched earlier this year, House of Yes bars are made with clean ingredients, "craveable" flavors and kid-approved taste, they're the snack everyone in your household can enjoy.
-Available in 2 flavors - Chocolate Chip and Maple Cinnamon-that taste like fresh bakery cookies but deliver real nutrition.
-Each bar contains 6g of protein, 6g of fiber (3g soluble + 3g insoluble), and is made with real, recognizable ingredients including sweet potato, carrot, zucchini, coconut oil and 100% whole wheat.
-Added plus- they're school-friendly (no peanuts or tree nuts), dairy-free, and certified Non-GMO Project Verified and Kosher.
-Families can purchase 12-count boxes and 6-count sample packs at houseofyesfoods.com to try both flavors.
Juice Plus+ Super-Biome Probiotic + Prebiotic, $109, us.juiceplus.com
Juice Plus+ SuperFood, $109, us.juiceplus.com
-Juice Plus+ is kicking off their New Year + New You Reset Program, designed to support the body from the inside out.
-It's an easy, approachable way to refresh daily wellness habits, and it's open to everyone. Viewers can learn more at JuicePlus.com.
-Two key products that are focused on important areas of wellness from the Reset Program are the Superfood Powder, which helps bridge everyday nutritional gaps with plant-based nutrition along with the Super-Biome Probiotic + Prebiotic, a science-backed, two-step system that supports digestive balance.
-Together, they make resetting nutrition and gut health simple and sustainable.
For Dry January participants, Toro at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, fairmontchicago.com
-For those participating in Dry January and/or looking for alcohol-free options, but still wanting the full wine and dine experience, Toro Chicago at Fairmont Millennium Park, is doing The Art of Zero Proof - a limited-time Dry January experience from Jan. 1-31.
-Guests can choose from nine new zero-proof cocktails that are built the same way as Toro's traditional drinks, just without alcohol.
-Each one is structured for balance and bitterness, not sweetness.
The Baking Twins, Renee & Sade
After captivating audiences last month on the Hallmark Channel's cooking competition "Baked with Love," twin sisters, Renee and Sade, are back and ready to inspire home cooks everywhere. The dynamic duo, known as the Baking Twins, impressed judges with their creativity and chemistry in the kitchen. And as the new year begins, Renee and Sade are here to help you discover your very own "signature dish," sharing their passion for baking, practical tips and fresh ideas to elevate your time in the kitchen.
Spend or Save?
Film critic Richard Roeper reviewed new movies and shows hitting theaters and streaming platforms this week.
'Primate' - SPEND
A family's tropical vacation turns into a terrifying tale of survival after their pet chimpanzee begins attacking the entire family in this film.
'The Dutchman' - SPEND
"The Dutchman" is a psychological thriller about a successful businessman with a crumbling marriage who gets involved with a mysterious woman from the subway.
'His & Hers' - SPEND
"His & Hers" is a new Netflix limited series about a detective and news reporter who each believe the other is a prime suspect in a murder.
