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November 21, 2007

 Guide to Thanksgiving wine

wineChicago wine experts weigh in on what to pair with turkey, besides stuffing.

(02:32) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Equal holiday airplay on local radio

radioWGN'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

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 IDOT gets ready for winter roadways

winter driving"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

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 Northwest suburbs suffer from Pace strike

pace strike Pace drivers and mechanics went on strike early Wednesday morning, catching commuters and holiday travelers off guard.

(01:38) | Source: CLTV

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November 20, 2007

 Fast-Paised review: 'The Mist'

mistMetromix's Matt Pais reviews "The Mist," an old fashion monster adapted from a Stephen King piece.

(01:03) | Source: Metromix

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 Fast-Paised review: 'August Rush'

august rushAn inevitable happy ending still manages to win over Metromix's Matt Pais in "August Rush"

(01:14) | Source: Metromix

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 Touch and Go Chess

chess "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

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 Dangerous toys report released

toysJust 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

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 WGN's 'Know Your Clowns' gameshow

clown1120.jpgThe crew at WGN teams up with local clowns and tests their knowledge of clown trivia.

(03:14) | Source: WGN

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 Grill your turkey?

turkey on the grillGive 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

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 Gift wrapping tips

wrappingEllen Warren shows you how to make works of art out of gift bags and ribbon.

(03:04) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Paint turns house color from purple to taupe

house paintNBC 5 follows up on a Chicago Heights woman whose house paint turned on her.

(03:04) | Source: NBC 5

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 Tech Buzz: Holiday Gift Ideas

gadgetsChicago Tribune technology reporter Eric Benderoff discusses his top gadget picks for 2007.


(03:01) | Source: CLTV, Chicago Tribune

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 Eatin Cheap: CJ's Eatery

cjs eateryHefty portions of Southern home cooking abound at CJ's Eatery in Humboldt Park.

(02:26) | Source: Metromix

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November 19, 2007

 Mother of Kanye West remembered

donda west serviceChicago 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,

(01:26) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Granny Ball

granny ballChicago Tribune visited the tryouts for Chicago's first Granny Ball league.

(01:23) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Life Turns its Back on You - A documentray short

documentary 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."
(05:06) | Source: Current

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 Swings at Navy Pier

navy pier swingsA view from the giant swings at Navy Pier. Try to get past the filmmaker's yelling and enjoy the ride.

(01:10) | Source: Google Video

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 Comic Con 2007

comic conCostumes 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.


(03:47) | Source: Revver| Warning: Content |

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 Bag Boy Video Diary for Nov. 19, 2007

bagboyRedEye's Bag Boy celebrates Thanksgiving and lists what he is thankful for when it comes to Chicago sports.


(02:03) | Source: RedEye

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 Well Advertising's 'Google on the Youtube' ad

wells advertisingThe 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

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 Chicago Lights Festival parade

holiday lights festival 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

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 A tribute to J.J Fish and Chicken

jjfish and chickenA 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

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 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

light paradeA 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

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 Runner's World: Chicago Marathon 2007

marathon runnersRunners 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

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 Wrigley receives a makeover

wrigley fieldGroundskeeper Roger Bossard talks about the field renovations happening at Wrigley.

(00:54) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Rock 'n Roll Jeopardy in Wicker Park

jeporadyEvery 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

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 Man saves woman trapped beneath SUV

suv rescueA 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

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 Jays workers could lose their jobs

jays workersChicago workers are fighting to keep their job at the snack food company, Jays.
(00:36) | Source: CLTV

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 Peterson on The Today show for the second time

drew peterson on today showDrew Peterson makes his second appearance on The Today show.

(06:30) | Source: NBC 5

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 Kanye West cries for his mom on stage

kanye westFrom the description: "Kanye West attempted to perform in front of a live audience in Paris, France and broke down on stage."

(01:34) | Source: YouTube

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Video of the day

The Lonely Critic
Jeff Ruby, Chicago Magazine's deputy dining editor, issues his complaints about his job in this clever song featuring one cute baby.

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Interview with Mike North
WTTW welcomes controversial former host of Score Sports Radio Mike North for a provocative interview.

Huge 'Dark Knight' stunt
Stunt men take a flying leap off a downtown building and descend over the city for a scene in 'Dark Knight.'