An acrobatic street performer takes a flying sommersaulting leap over a group of spectators in downtown Chicago.

Pooches parade around Washington Square park.
(00:23) | Courtesy of CLTV

Spiced drinks, cupcakes, soup, the MetroMix team explores local spots for seasonal sweets and cozy comfort foods.
(03:27) | Courtesy of Metromix

Sea animals at The Shedd Aquarium swim to the sound of, according to the original post, "original music performed by Nancy Keppel." Provides a little stress relief too.
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Three guys and their old school rap about their favorite Chicago Thai restaurant. The credits list SNL's Seth Meyers as one of the stars. Can you spot him?
(04:45) | Courtesy of ifilm

Who's Awkward Rick and who gave him a microphone?
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Chicago Tribune transportation reporter Jon Hilkevitch tries out the new coinless parking meters.
(01:38) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel reviews 'Otom' on WGN's newscast.
(02:48) | Source: WGN, Chicago Tribune

RedEye offers tips and tricks to spotting celebrities in the Windy City.
(02:58) | Courtesy of RedEye

It's a dramatic tailgating experience. A group of brave souls explore the treacherous terrain of the Soldier Field's parking lot on Game Day. Warning: They encounter some rowdy fans with a few dirty words.
(06:55) | Warning: Language

A St. Patrick's Day tradition lives on. The Chicago River turns green for the holiday.
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Elvis lives! And he's a Bears fan.
(00:56) | Source: YouTube

Do you believe in the five-second rule? People on the street in downtown weigh in on how long is too long to eat something that fell on the floor.
(00:46) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Singers from the Chicago Lyric Opera sing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame'
(00:51) | Courtesy of RedEye

Chicago's 'Air Guitar' Gods compete for the title of 'champ' in the June 2007 competition.
(02:24) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Spoiler alert: Something blows up in new Batman film. Something in Chicago, that is.
(03:23) | Chicago Tribune

Charlie Trotter reflects on 20 years in the restaurant and cooking industry.
(06:43) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

Aid stations at the 2007 Chicago Marathon ran out of water forcing runners to find relief elsewhere.
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