'What More Can I Say' podcast crew joins 'Windy City Weekend'

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ryan Chiaverini is out west in California and was off Friday, so a couple of Val Warner's good friends filled in for him on "Windy City Weekend."

The "What More Can I Say" podcast crew sat in on "host chat" for a good time with a whole lot of laughs.

The Hollywood Casino and Hotel in Aurora is now open.

In addition to world-class gaming, it features James Beard Award-winning chef concepts in its Boulevard Food and Drink Hall, a massive screen for game viewing in its sports bar and nightly entertainment options in its event center and &Vine Bar and Lounge. The hotel features 226 standard rooms, 26 suites, with six being premiere, and the Drift Spa, where luxury beauty treatments and relaxation come together.

For more information on Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora, visitwww.pennentertainment.com/hollywood-aurora.

Bridgette Flagg, the owner of the North Lawndale restaurant Soule, explained how each of her recipes tells a story.

In her new memoir-style cookbook, "The Recipe to Life," Flagg celebrates the power of second chances.

Raised on the West Side of Chicago, Flagg faced many hardships and pain before finding her purpose through food.