Guide to Thanksgiving wine
Chicago wine experts weigh in on what to pair with turkey, besides stuffing.
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Chicago wine experts weigh in on what to pair with turkey, besides stuffing.
(02:32) | Source: Chicago Tribune
WGN's Pat Tomasulo petitions Lite-FM, which has been playing Christmas music since early November, to grant all holidays equal play on the airwaves. His main cause: The 4th of July.
(02:53) | Source: WGN
"When it's snowing, should you be going?" is the new slogan from the Illinois Dept. of Transportation. Officials are prepping for slippery driving conditions and asking drivers to prepare as well.
(02:22) | Source: CLTV
Pace drivers and mechanics went on strike early Wednesday morning, catching commuters and holiday travelers off guard.
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Continue reading "Northwest suburbs suffer from Pace strike" »
Metromix's Matt Pais reviews "The Mist," an old fashion monster adapted from a Stephen King piece.
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An inevitable happy ending still manages to win over Metromix's Matt Pais in "August Rush"
(01:14) | Source: Metromix
"It's chess and it's a party," says the inventor of Touch and Go Chess, a 30-foot portable chess table. The table is set up downtown and people pay to play a game or two of chess.
(03:57) | Source: Current
Just in time for holiday shopping, the annual report on dangerous toys is released. Local politicians are backing efforts to make changes to the consumer product safety commission.
(01:41) | Source: CLTV
The crew at WGN teams up with local clowns and tests their knowledge of clown trivia.
(03:14) | Source: WGN
Give the oven a break on Thanksgiving and grill your turkey. The executive chef at Weber Grill stopped by WGN to offer tips and tricks for grilling most of your Thanksgiving meal outside.
(03:38) | Source: WGN
Ellen Warren shows you how to make works of art out of gift bags and ribbon.
(03:04) | Source: Chicago Tribune
NBC 5 follows up on a Chicago Heights woman whose house paint turned on her.
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Continue reading "Paint turns house color from purple to taupe" »
Chicago Tribune technology reporter Eric Benderoff discusses his top gadget picks for 2007.
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Hefty portions of Southern home cooking abound at CJ's Eatery in Humboldt Park.
(02:26) | Source: Metromix
Chicago State University remembered Donda West, mother of hip-hop star Kanye West, in a ceremony celebrating her life. She spent 24 years as a professor and served as head of the university's Department of English, Communications, Media Arts and Theatre,
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Chicago Tribune visited the tryouts for Chicago's first Granny Ball league.
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A homeless man is interviewed in this short documentary. From the description: "This is the true story of one homeless man's life. Ron Liebrandt, homeless for two months, invites the camera into his day to day. He doesn't ask for sympathy, money, or a handout, only that we listen."
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Continue reading "Life Turns its Back on You - A documentray short" »
A view from the giant swings at Navy Pier. Try to get past the filmmaker's yelling and enjoy the ride.
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Costumes with horns, battle with foam swords and lots and lots of comic book fans? Must be Comic Con! A Year at The Wheel takes a look at the annual convention.
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RedEye's Bag Boy celebrates Thanksgiving and lists what he is thankful for when it comes to Chicago sports.
(02:03) | Source: RedEye
The Chicago agency, The Well Advertising, strikes again with another hilarious ad. An Internet-illiterate employee tries to act like he's in the know when it comes to the Web.
(00:52) | Source: Revver
Continue reading "Well Advertising's 'Google on the Youtube' ad" »
Footage of the 2007 Lights Festival parade on Michigan Ave. The clip is nicely edited and camera-steady. From the YouTube description: "Chicago Lights Festival along Michigan Ave. November 17th, 2007. "
(03:15) | Source: YouTube
A loyal costumer, whose love for chicken, fish and one particularly repetitive techno song knows no bounds, pays tribute to a local favorite. From the YouTube description: "I have really enjoyed eating at JJ fish. I was so welcomed by cooks. JJ Fish and chicken offers a great variety and tasty fried fish, shrimp, wings, and chicken. Hot sauce oooooh made it soooo delicious..."
(02:44) | Source: YouTube
A float passes down Michigan Ave as part of the Holiday lighting event on Saturday, November 17th. Keep an eye out for the security staff dancing to the holiday music.
(00:27) | Source: MySpace
Runners in the 2007 Chicago Marathon share their views on the race, the organization of it, and what they saw that day.
(04:02) | Source: Veoh
Groundskeeper Roger Bossard talks about the field renovations happening at Wrigley.
(00:54) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Every Monday night, Pontiac Cafe in Wicker Park hosts 'Rock n Roll' Jeopardy. It's music nerd vs, music nerd in a ruthless battle of knowledge ... for a free drink.
(02:59) | Source: Metromix
A Park Ridge man talks about how his quick thinking and National Guard training helped him save a woman who was trapped under a SUV.
(00:30) | Source: CLTV
Chicago workers are fighting to keep their job at the snack food company, Jays.
(00:36) | Source: CLTV
Drew Peterson makes his second appearance on The Today show.
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Continue reading "Peterson on The Today show for the second time" »
From the description: "Kanye West attempted to perform in front of a live audience in Paris, France and broke down on stage."
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