'Windy City Weekend' previews Mag Mile Lights Festival

Windy City Weekend 'Windy City Weekend' previews Mag Mile Lights Festival Cody LaGrow co-hosted 'Windy City Weekend' Friday. WLS By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, November 13, 2026 8:34PM Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- With Ryan Chiaverini out preparing for the CMA Awards red carpet, friend of the show Cody LaGrow stepped in to co-host this week's "Windy City Weekend." Val Warner and LaGrow wasted no time getting into their usual host chat, kicking it off with Friday the 13th superstitions before talking about fast walkers and the return of the Sony Walkman headphones. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is just around the corner, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse stopped by ABC7 Chicago's State Street Studio to help get everyone into the spirit. They joined Warner to preview the parade, from a new Sully float inspired by "Monsters, Inc.," to the return of "Toy Story" favorites Buzz, Woody and Jessie. 'Windy City Weekend' previewed the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival steps off at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 on the Mag Mile. Relive the magic the next day, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 on ABC7. LaGrow caught Warner up on the latest in pop culture, including Nikki Glaser's show at the Chicago Theatre, a hip-hop reunion with Cash Money, Weish Fest, and the CMA Awards' 60th anniversary. Is it too soon to put up a Christmas tree? Emergency crews responding to vessel collision near Port of New Orleans on Mississippi River 15 minutes ago Damien Murphy says 'I'd do it a million times' during sentencing for deadly Fresno, California shooting of William Carney Suburban homeowners accuse contractor of taking deposits, leaving jobs unfinished Plus, LaGrow shared a new Snoopy holiday movie, "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy", premiering Friday on Apple TV. He said it's officially acceptable to put up the Christmas tree, but Warner strongly disagreed. She even got some of her ABC7 family to back her up on this. Tracy Butler popped in to share her thoughts on LaGrow's statement. The Volo Museum says it's the world's greatest car show and museum, and they want visitors to drive up and experience it all this fall and winter. It's 75 acres of marvelous machines, prehistoric beasts and interactive history. And now, visitors can take a vintage trolley tour to see it all. Visit the Volo Museum this holiday season. The Volo Museum is offering special discounts for their Black Friday deal all November long. For more information and ticket info, visit www.volofun.com . Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CHICAGO LOOP WINDY CITY WEEKEND MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL LIGHTS FESTIVAL 'Windy City Weekend' features Papa Jay, Matt Cohen, and Josh McBride! 'Windy City Weekend' celebrates Halloween Chicago native actor talks new movie on 'Windy City Weekend' Val and Ryan talk Chicago Fashion Week, new film, pop culture and more Watch Live ON NOW Tanker collides with riverboat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans: Officials 15 minutes ago Central California killer says 'I'd do it a million times' during sentencing Suburban homeowners accuse contractor of leaving jobs unfinished Drive-by shooter critically injures 2 people on South Side street: CPD 3 minutes ago Chicago Mayor Johnson's CFO, Ashlee Gabrysch, resigns 2 hours ago