Tom Skilling Plays Himself in The Bear | Chicago News

Tom Skilling, Chicago’s legendary weatherman and recent WGN-TV retiree, surprised fans by popping up in the latest season of “The Bear” — playing himself as he reports on a stormy Chicago night that mirrors the kitchen’s chaos. Filmed while he was vacationing in Hawaii, the scene was entirely improvised, with Skilling reacting naturally as dishes flew by and even pretending to be a wine expert — a role he admits he’s not great at. The producers covered his travel costs, a gesture he’d have happily accepted anyway, since he’s been a longtime fan of the show. Working with Matty Matheson, Skilling found the experience infectious and organic, adding authentic Chicago flavor to the drama. He hopes the show continues to highlight the city’s vibrant restaurant culture and challenge negative stereotypes — proud to see Chicago’s spirit captured on screen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c98746bb4e084ce1