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November 13, 2007
Transformative Change Pop Quiz - Part 2
November 12, 2007
Transformative Change Pop Quiz - Part 1
Amber Tillett, Metromix marketing supervisor
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November 16, 2007
Ben Lee - Catch My Disease (live)
From the description on YouTube: "On November 13th, 2007 Ben Lee performed "Catch My Disease" as the first song of his two-song encore. He gets plenty of help with the backing vocals from the audience at Chicago's Double Door."
(04:38) | Source: YouTube
Navy Pier's Winter Wonderfest
Navy Pier: It's not just a summer attraction. It's Winter Wonderfest is in its seventh year and has plenty family-friendly activities like an indoor ice rink and decorated trees.
(02:03) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Lou Piniella "Umbrella" Song
From the description: "Parody of Rihanna's Umbrella Song."
(03:56) | Source: MySpace
Holiday lights on the Magnificent Mile
Even stoplights blink a bright red and green on the Magnificent Mile during the holidays.
(01:53) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Phil Vettel's top holiday restaurants
Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel lists his top restaurant to visit during the holidays - thoughtfully based on destinations around the city that are popular this time of year.
(03:04) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Woodlands Grill & Gathering Place
Woodlands Grill & Gathering Place in Bolingbrook is modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Falling Water' house. The atmosphere is serene and calming and their drink and food menus are full of variety.
(02:07) | Source: Metromix
2007 Chicago Marathon Time-Lapse
From the YouTube description: "The 2007 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon as seen from above in the South Loop. Roughly 14 hours cut down to 4 minutes. Video by Adam Richer, music is an altered version of "Busy Bee" by Buddy Merrill."
(04:00) | Source: YouTube
Kanye West sings to his mother
From the description: "Kanye West and his mother the late Dr. Donda West at Chicago State University panel discussion. Also in attendance were Common (and mother) and Talib Kweli (and mother)"
(03:09) | Source: Google Video
Museum's holiday exhibit
Museum of Science and Industry's annual 'Christmas Around the World' exhibit continues its tradition of displaying more than 50 trees showcasing cultures from around the world. This year's theme is 'The Spirit of Travel.'
(01:58) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Dustin 'Screech' Diamond talks with WGN
Dustin Diamond, better known to the world as Screech from 'Save by the Bell,' talks with WGN's morning show talks about his stand-up and life as a child star grown-up.
(04:36) | Source: WGN
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Peterson's second ex-wife speaks out
Drew Peterson's second ex-wife speaks to the Chicago Tribune. Also an update on the search for Stacey Peterson.
(02:40) | Source: CLTV
Unauthorized tour of the 'Beehive Building'
Get a tour and history lesson about the 'Beehive Building,' a.k.a the Metropolitan Tower on Michigan Ave. a.k.a 'the building with the blue light.'
(02:17) | Source: Chicago Tribune
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Look like a beauty queen
Local beauty pageant contestant give tips of the trade for looking your best.
(03:08) | Source: WGN
November 15, 2007
Tips for carving the turkey
Whether your carving in the kitchen or at the table, Norman Rockwell-style, Christopher Koetke, the Dean of Culinary Arts at Kendall College has some tips for making a pretty bird.
(04:08) | (03:19) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Millennium Park ice rink
A guide to the Millennium Park ice rink: Its history, how its made and how its maintained. Also learn about other holiday activities happening at the park.
(02:28) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Fast-Paised review: 'Love in the Time of Cholera'
The popular book finally makes it to the big screen. What did Metromix's Matt Pais have to say about 'Love in the Time of Cholera?'
(01:18) | Source: Metromix
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Pouring bronze at Fire Arts Center
A cool video on a very hot subject: Demonstrating pouring bronze at the Fire Arts Center in Chicago.
(03:00) | Source: Jumpcut
Chicago Fire Department Action Video
From the description: 'Just some clips from my car in 2007 of the Chicago Fire Department heading to fires on the north side of Chicago, lots of sirens and "Q's.'
(01:58) | Source: YouTube
Fast-Paised review: 'Mr Magorium ... '
Metromix's Matt Pais reviews the new family film, 'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium,' which he describes as 'Willy Wonka translated to a candy store.'
(01:19) | Source: Metromix
Fast-Paised review: 'Beowulf'
Angelina Jolie and Anthony Hopkins lend their voices and their appearances to the 3D film version of the poem 'Beowulf.' Metromix's Matt Pais reviews the slice of eye-candy.
(01:45) | Source: Metromix
WGN's Cover Story: 'Intexticated'
The laws against DWT - Driving while texting. WGN looks at the laws the prohibit teens from using cell phones in the car.
(04:58) | Source: WGN
Raw video: Austin house fire
Footage of a fire that broke out in a West Side building Thursday morning. The video was taken in WGN helicopter.
(00:59) | Source: WGN
Press conference: 2 bodies found
Press conference regarding the bodies of two men that were found taped up in bedding and garbage bags in a forest preserve near Lemont.
(02:21) | Source: CLTV
Ride from Lower Wacker to Lake Shore
Ever wonder what it's like to ride backwards on a motorcycle from Lower Wacker Drive to Lake Shore Drive?
(01:23) | Source: MySpace
Raw video: Fire on the southest side
Footage from WGN's chopper of a fire that broke out early Thursday morning.
(04:31) | Source: WGN
Angelina on set in Chicago
According to the description, this is Angelina Jolie in Chicago on the set of 'Wanted,' but the distance and the quality makes it hard to tell for sure. Then again, the sound of the clicking cameras may indicate it is in fact, her. Plus, the filming of a car chase is interesting in itself.
(02:41) | Source: Break.com
The Ultimate Guy's Room
Homes Plus discovers the 'Ultimate Guy's Room' in the western suburbs, complete with its own Ferrari.
(00:47) | Source: HomesPlus
Well Advertising's 'F*%k the Web'
This hilarious ad for Chicago agency The Well aptly displays the frustrations and ridiculousness of learning the lingo of the Web.
(01:32) | Source: Revver
November 14, 2007
Hannah Storm talks with Drew Peterson's friend
From the description: 'Hannah Storm speaks with Rick Mims, Drew Peterson's best friend, who says it is becoming difficult to believe that the Chicago-area policeman knows as little about his wife's disappearance as he says.'
(04:07) | Source: Veoh
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A few moments with The Redwalls
Chicago-based band The Redwalls answer a few off-the-wall questions about themselves.
(01:45) | Source: YouTube


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