Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini hosted at the ABC 7 studios to capture the anticipation and excitement the new year brings, joined by Hosea Sanders who showcased one of the original Chicago-style house music DJs, Alan King. King, who practices law by day and deejays by night, will offer his perspective on the new movie, "The Woodstock of House," documenting the cultural and musical phenomenon Chicago can claim as its own.

Terrell Brown and Cheryl Scott opened the show with one of their spectacular dance productions lighting up State Street and recalling the '90s with a mix of great music from the decade. This is the fourth year Cheryl and Terrell have paired up to dance their way into the New Year. Chicago's own The Boy Band Night performs boy band favorites. Media personalities Kenzie & Roman were out in Whiting, Indiana, to cover the pierogi drop and profiled the Whiting "Buscias," a fun group of ladies who sing, dance and dress up as your favorite Polish grandma. Comedians Correy Bell, Chelsea Hood and Adam Grabowski roasted 2021, Chicago style.

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