The author of Empire visited Windy City LIVE on June 24 where she discussed the biography with the TV show's co-hosts, Val Warner and  Ryan Chiaverini. A story about the appearance was also featured on the University of Illinois at Chicago's English  news website. 
Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner, co-hosts of ABC 7 Chicago TV's WIndy City LIVE, share a moment with the Empire author following her live on-camera interview.
Excited audience members who shared stories of how EBONY and JET magazines were staples in their homes.
Waiting in the green room
Cary Elwes of The Princess Bride movie fame appeared on the show to discuss his top-rated Netflix series, Stranger Things.
Dacre Montgomery has come a long way since being the Red Power Ranger. He's now known for his sinister role as Billy Hargrove, the personification of "pure evil," on Netflix's top-rated series Stranger Things.