'Windy City Weekend' talks Chicago Cubs win; former pro athlete Andy McDermott joins show
CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Windy City Weekend" welcomed a live studio audience Friday, as Val Warner and Ryan Chiavierini talked about hot topics.
The Common Ground Foundation is presenting its highly anticipated "Chicago Nights Brighter Futures" event this Saturday at The Geraghty. Commemorating an incredible 25 years dedicated to empowering Chicago's youth, this year's celebration will feature comedic legend Cedric the Entertainer along with other special celebrity appearances, music, cocktails and an auction.
Date: Oct. 4, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Location: The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60608
Purchase Tickets: https://luma.com/ChicagoNightsBrighterFutures or www.commongroundfoundation.org.
Andy McDermott
Former pro athlete and Chicago native Andy McDermott joined "Windy City Weekend" live in studio to talk about giving back to the community through his non-profit, Intentional Sports. The organization creates opportunities for youth in underserved neighborhoods by combining sports, mentorship and community programming - all with the goal of building strong leaders on and off the field.
For more information on Intentional Sports, visit https://intentionalsports.org.
Roeper's Reviews: Spend or Save
Film critic Richard Roeper reviewed three new movies hitting theaters and streaming platforms. Here's what to "Spend or Save" on this weekend:
'The Smashing Machine' (in theaters) - SPEND
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in this biopic about the legendary but troubled early MMA star Mark Kerr.
'Anemone' (in theaters) - SAVE
Three-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting for the first time in eight years, starring in this tense psychological drama directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
'Play Dirty' (Amazon Prime Video) - SAVE
Malk Wahlberg and LaKeith Stanfield star in this comedy-action-thriller based on the "Parker" book series by Donald E. Westlake.
Chicago Drives Electric
The annual Chicago Drives Electric event is back for another year. Organized by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), this event puts you behind the wheel of some of today's brand-new electric vehicles, and is designed for attendees to experience the latest EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Plus, speak to knowledgeable experts and learn about a variety of options that may fit individual needs or lifestyles.
Chicago Drives Electric 2025 is taking place Oct. 2-5 at the ComEd Building in Oakbrook Terrace.
For more information and to register, visit ChicagoDrivesElectric.com.
Sista Strut Pink Celebration
V103 Host Sonya Blakey stopped by to shine a spotlight on the ninth annual Sista Strut Pink Celebration, happening Saturday at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center.
Hosted by iHeart Radio personalities and featuring Warner as co-host, the 3K breast cancer walk raises funds for Sisters Network Chicago, Inc. and promotes awareness, early detection and survivorship in the African American community.
To register, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2021/51568/sista-strut-chicago.
