- Windy City Weekend
Val and Ryan talk Chicago Fashion Week, new film, pop culture and more on ‘Windy City Weekend’
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team
Friday, October 16, 2026 6:35PM
CHICAGO (WLS) –This week on Windy City Weekend, Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini welcome comedian and friend of the show Brian Babylon to host chat!
Ever heard of an “Airport Divorce?” Apparently, when couples can’t agree on travel plans, they split up at the airport, do their own thing, and reunite when it’s all said and done. Hear Brian, Val, and Ryan share their thoughts on the trend and whether it’s actually a travel hack or a relationship red flag.
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And Brian never comes empty-handed! While he’s usually bringing the laughs, this time he’s gifting our hosts with some stylish pieces from his fashion brand, BB Spoke, ahead of Chicago Fashion Week. As a fashion designer and founder of the brand, Brian shares what to expect from Chicago Fashion Week and previews his event at The Silver Room this Saturday.
For more information, check out this flyer: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dec-jxthLIu/?hl=en
And… ACTION! Chicago filmmaker Elijah Davis joins Windy City Weekend to discuss his role helping direct the three-part narrative anthology feature film, “Three Colors: Pan-African.”
This film is mapped across the symbolic spectrum of the Pan-African flag and explores three distinct stories of contemporary Black survival.
Elijah directs the first installment, “Red, Black Men Don’t Cry,” which highlights a rising college football star whose life takes an unexpected turn after an injury derails his athletic career.
The film will screen on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Logan Center Performance Hall.
For more information visit: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/three-colors-pan-african/
Cody LaGrow is back everyone, and he has all the tea! First up, the social media drama surrounding Kelly Clarkson… over a mechanical bird! Hear what our hosts have to say about the controversy.
Val, Ryan, and Cody also discuss Hilary Swanks pregnancy journey at 52. Plus, they talk about the new Hallmark film Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story premiering Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
And Disney worlds are colliding in the Chicagoland area! Hear more about the exciting shows coming to Chicago this week!
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And finally, our very own Val Warner is receiving “The Chicago Icon Award” at the 2026 Annual Award & Recognition Brunch for The Ladies who Brunch Chicago! She, and other fantastic women, will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Ashton Place Banquet Hall.
Val has paved the way and is an inspiration to so many women nationwide, and we couldn’t be prouder of her and this accomplishment.
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