Car plunges into Chicago River
A crew films a car plunging 18-stories into the Chicago River.
(03:28) | Courtesy of Break.com
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October 28, 2007 - November 3, 2007 Archives
November 2, 2007
Relationship behind 'Cool Globes'
Artist and sponsors work together for the 'Cool Globe' public art exhibit. Artist Peta Kaplan Sandzer explains her design and the globe's sponsor, Ford, talks about their involvement.
(02:31)
Globe exhibit on the Lakefront
This summer, the lakefront was home to dozens of colorful globes as part of a public art exhibition.
(03:16)
How to make a sidecar
It's happy hour somewhere. Learn how to make the 'classic cognac cocktail' that is the Sidecar.
(01:29) | Courtesy of Metromix
How to make a living wreath
It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday decorations. In this clip, Chicago Botanic Garden horticulturist Nancy Clifton demonstrates how to make a living wreath.
(04:56) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune
Snow sculpting competition
Snow Visions, the snow sculpting competition, comes to Mount Prospect. Great snow and amazing talent made the 2007 event a success.
(04:00) | Source: Jumpcut.com
November 1, 2007
Angry commuters speak to CTA officials
Angy commuters speak out about the CTA budget cuts.
(00:53) | Courtesy of CLTV
David Schwimmer is principal for a day
Putting the friend - er, pal, in Principal, David Schwimmer is principal for a day at Andrew Jackson Language Academy.
(01:22) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune
Art & Rock exhibit at MCA
Take a look at the Museum of Contemporary Art's new exhibit, 'Sympathy for the Devil: Art & Rock since 1967.'
(03:36) | Courtesy of Metromix
October 31, 2007
Street performers leap over crowd
An acrobatic street performer takes a flying sommersaulting leap over a group of spectators in downtown Chicago.
October 30, 2007
Dog parade & costume contest
Pooches parade around Washington Square park.
(00:23) | Courtesy of CLTV
Pumpkin eats, Fall treats
Spiced drinks, cupcakes, soup, the MetroMix team explores local spots for seasonal sweets and cozy comfort foods.
(03:27) | Courtesy of Metromix
'Pianoquarium'
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.
(02:12)
History of the stockyards
Noodles in the Pot music video
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
Awkward Rick at the Air Show
Who's Awkward Rick and who gave him a microphone?
(04:08)
Testing the coinless meters
Chicago Tribune transportation reporter Jon Hilkevitch tries out the new coinless parking meters.
(01:38) | Courtesy of Chicago Tribune
Restaurant review: 'Otom'
Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel reviews 'Otom' on WGN's newscast.
(02:48) | Source: WGN, Chicago Tribune
