Passenger recounts train crash
A passenger on the Amtrak train that collided with a freight train describes what happened.
(00:48) | Source: Chicago Tribune
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December 1, 2007
Raw footage: Chicagoland gets first blast of winter
Winter came fast and hard with snow and ice accumulating quickly in the Chicago-area on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 1, 2007. (Note: There is no sound on this clip.)
(00:30) | Source: CLTV
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November 30, 2007
CBS 2: Amtrak, freight train collide
CBS 2 reports on the collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a freight train on November 30, 2007.
(01:46) | Source: CBS 2
Raw Video: Injured Passengers Describe Crash
NBC 5 talks with passengers of the Amtrak train that collide with a freight train.
(01:18) | Source: NBC 5
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WGN News Report: Train collision
WGN News reports on a collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a freight train on November 30, 2007.
(08:05) | Source: WGN
Press conference with Amtrak spokesperson
A spokesperson for Amtrak answers questions about a collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a freight train.
(06:35) | Source: CLTV
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Raw Video: Fuller Park train derailment
WGN chopper footage of the train derailment near Fuller Park on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. An Amtrak passenger train headed for Chicago collided with a freight train.
(03:42) | Source: WGN
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New allegations in Peterson case
There are new allegations in the case of missing Bolingbrook mother Stacy Peterson involving her husband, Drew Peterson's involvement.
(02:56) | Source: CLTV, WGN
The Gold Coast
TurnHere explores Chicago's Gold Coast area, visits its shops and restaurants and talks to some of its residents.
(03:55) | Source: Veoh
Sears Tower Skydeck
Experience what it's like to ride the elevator to the Sears Tower observation desk and take in the amazing view on a clear day.
(01:35) | Source: MySpace
Honky Tonk BBQ
BBQ Willie has finally opened a permanent spot, after a few years of serving up his delicious BBQ at street festivals. The place is BYOB and has live music.
(03:25) | Source: Metromix
Complaints Choir Chicago
The Complaints Choir Chicago airs their grievances in perfect harmony. You may have to watch it a few times to catch all the jokes.
(07:55) | Source: YouTube
Bears' mascot teaches workshop
The man behind the bear, Scott Adams, explains to area high schoolers the finer points of being a mascot.
(01:09) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Matt Pais weighs in on holiday movie trailers
As the holiday movie season gears up, Metromix's Matt Pais dissects the trailers for some of the upcoming releases.
(03:29) | Source: Metromix
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November 29, 2007
Chicago sings "Bear Down'
Cabbies, Bulls, even George Wendt takes a shot a singing Bear Down, Chicago Bears. Some are more successful than others.
(02:11) | Source: Yahoo! Video
In memoriam: Henry Hyde
WGN and CLTV take a look back at the life and political career of Illinois Congressman Henry Hyde.
(08:19) | Source: CLTV, WGN
WGN cover story: Teens and sex
WGN's medical reporter Dina Bair reports on teens' opinions about casual sex, the risks that go along with it and what adults and parents can do to help educate them better.
(04:02) | Source: WGN
The Jeffersons - Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs
Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs from "The Jeffersons" stop by the WGN morning show.
(06:07) | Source: WGN
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Naming the new beluga at the Shedd
The Shedd Aquarium is looking for a name for it's new baby beluga. NBC 5 explains what they're looking for in the name.
(03:11) | Source: NBC 5
DePaul Dodgeball 2006 Highlights
Highlights from the 2006 DePaul dodgeball team.
(02:26) | Source: YouTube
Wicker Park Trixies
From the description: "Kerri & Megan find out being Wicker Park/Bucktown Trixies is not all it cracked up to be."
(02:22) | Source: YouTube
D.I.Y chocolate cake
Metromix's Jackie whips up an impressive dessert at the French Pastry School. Just in time for holiday parties, learn how you too can make a warm chocolate cake to wow your next crowd.
(02:43) | Source: Metromix
Congressman Hyde dies at 83
Republican congressman Henry Hyde died at age 83. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 - 2007.
(02:34) | Source: CLTV
Have an indoor picnic
Metromix's Jackie and the folks at Pastoral Artisan help fight the winter chill by hosting an indoor picnic.
(03:00) | Source: Metromix
November 28, 2007
Raw video: Peterson investigation press conference
A spokesperson for Stacey Peterson's family answers questions about the investigation on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007.
(011:13) | Source: CLTV
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New York pizza in Chicago
Santullo's in Wicker Park serves up pizza by the slice - huge slices - made from hand-tossed dough. Yum!
(03:00) | Source: Metromix
Experience Argyle Street
Located between Broadway and Sheridan, the Argyle Street area mixes cultural influence and offers different shops, services and food.
(02:57) | Source: Chicago Tribune
What's wrong with Pimp and Ho Parties?
A harmless costume party of degrading to women? From the description: "Chicago’s Pimps & Hos Party seems like just another good time to some, but others, including the Director of the Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, find the whole event degrading. Joe takes to the Chicago streets to find out what’s really wrong with pimping."
(05:50) | Source: Current
Chicago breakdance battle
It's a north side vs. south side in a breakdance battle. From the description: "Local Chicago Breakdancers from Floor Physics, TNA crew, Chicago Tribe, Brickheadz and more! Chicago HipHop!"
(02:34) | Source: Google Video
Moose on WGN Morning Show
Chicago Bears wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad stops by the WGN Morning Show to confess a sin and offer heating tips for your house.
(02:13) | Source: WGN
Drew Peterson's interview with ABC news
Drew Peterson talks with Good Morning America. He "gave ABC News senior legal correspondent Jim Avila an exclusive look inside the family home to get a glimpse of how he lives."
(04:22) | Source: ABC's Good Morning America, ABC News
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Peterson relative believes he may have helped
A relative of Drew Peterson believes he may have helped Peterson dispose of his wife, Stacy Peterson's body. Stacy has been missing since Oct. 28th.
(02:29) | Source: CLTV
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Crosswalk battle resolved
Chicago Tribune writer helps Chicago resident Tim Murphy resolve a problem of a missing crosswalk as part of the "What's Your Problem?" series.
(02:01) | Source: Chicago Tribune