'Windy City Weekend' dresses up in costumes for Halloween, shares favorite scary movies
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It was a spooktacular episode of "Windy City Weekend" Friday. Ryan Chiaverini, Val Warner and media personalities Kenzie and Roman revealed their popstar-themed Halloween costumes to celebrate the day.
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Pumpkin carving contest with Val and Ryan
Things were getting gourd-geous in the studio. Warner and Chiaverini faced off in a Halloween pumpkin carving showdown, each bringing in their best creation carved at home earlier this week.
The trick? Warner had a little help from expert pumpkin carver Chris Larsen, also known as The Pumpkin Butcher.
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Larsen is Chicago-based, and has been carving for 15 years. You may have seen his work on season nine of Halloween Wars, at Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, or on "Windy City Live" in 2019. You can see more of Larsen's work on his Instagram @pumpkinbutcher.
It was up to the audience to decide whose pumpkin reigned supreme.
Favorite Halloween films with Richard Roeper, Kenzie and Roman
Looking for the perfect movie to watch this Halloween night? Film critic Richard Roeper joined Warner, Chiaverini, Kenzie and Roman to share their favorite, frightfully fun films: Find out which scary flicks are worth your time.
Halloween fashion show with the audience
The "Windy City" audience came dressed to thrill. From classic monsters to creative pop culture looks, a few standout costumes hit the runway in a special Halloween fashion show.
