Go Cubs Go... please
Three Cub fans moan and sob their way through the normally cheery pep song, Go Cubs Go."
(02:14) | Source: Metacafe | Warning: Language
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December 2, 2007 - December 8, 2007 Archives
December 7, 2007
Footwurk dance: 'Ladies Wurk'
The ladies of Chicago Footwurk take their turn on the and showoff on the dance floor.
(01:04) | Source: Yahoo! Video
Raw video: Chopper footage of truck crash
A dump truck carrying a load of gravel collided into an overpass at 115th St. The truck was headed North on the Bishop Ford Expressway.
(02:25) | Source: CLTV, WGN
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Soulja Boy on WGN
Soulja Boy stops by to teach the WGN morning show crew his hugely popular dance. The results? Well, Soulja Boy himself said it best: "Oh my goodness"
(03:02) | Source: WGN
John C. Reilly talks about playing Dewey Cox
Metromix's Marcus Leshock talks with Chicago's own John C. Reilly about his new movie "Walk Hard."
(03:01) | Source: Metromix
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Comparing Meritage blends and Cabernet wines
Just in time for holiday dinners and parties, Tribune food and wine critic Bill Daley compares Meritage blends and Cabernet wines.
(02:23) | Source: Chicago Tribune
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The perfect Christmas tree
Chicago Tribune takes a look at the work it takes in running a tree farm and also joins a family in their annual search to cut down the perfect tree.
(02:44) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Fast-Paised review: 'The Golden Compass'
Metromix's Matt Pais reviews "The Golden Compass," the first in a potential trilogy of films based on a series of books.
(01:15) | Source: Metromix
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December 6, 2007
Fast-Paised review: 'Atonement'
Another love story jumps from the pages to the big screen for the holiday movie season with 'Atonement.'
(01:15) | Source: Metromix
Chicago project
A remarkably concise and powerful look at gangs in Chicago. From the MySpace description: "A historical, political and cultural perspective of Chicago street gangs."
(04:21) | Source: MySpace
Voting for Obama?
Chicago residents Marc Sims and Pat Hill discuss Barack Obama, his political career and the election process.
(05:10) | Source: Yahoo! Video
Focus intensifies in Peterson investigation
A voicemail from Stacy Peterson is released marking the first time the public hears her voice. Police sharpen their focus in the investigation into her disappearance.
(02:07) | Source: WGN
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Winter beers
Metromix's Pogo checks out Two Brothers Beer and Goose Island to find out what it takes to be a "winter beer."
(03:28) | Source: Metromix
Harry Caray loved to drink
A funny anecdote from the documentary "Hello Again Everybody." From the description on Revver: "Harry Caray, Hall of Fame sports announcer, loved to drink and party. Here is a clip from the documentary "Hello Again Everybody" The Harry Caray Story."
(00:54) | Source: Revver
'Amazing Race'-ers?
Chicago Tribune gets an inside look at the Chicago tryouts for the reality show, "The Amazing Race."
(01:43) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago Spire
A slick promo video for the Chicago Spire. From the Google Video description: "Chicago has the most beautiful skyline in the world. The new Chicago Spire will make Chicago home of the world's tallest residential skyscraper. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, it is an amazing piece of art!"
(04:23) | Source: Google Video
Chicago Zamboni Action
An homage to the unsung hero of ice rinks everywhere: The Zamboni. From the description on YouTube: "Attending many New Trier High School Hockey Games, we seem many a Zamboni. Some clips here of fast and slow Zambonis and some Olympic Ice Resurfacers too. "
(01:39) | Source: YouTube
Bar Brunches: Fireside Restaurant & Bar
A never ending Bloody Mary bar is the star of the brunch at Fireside in Edgewater, but they also have a Cajun-inspired menu to put a little spice into your weekend.
(02:48) | Source: Metromix
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December 5, 2007
Raw video: Chopper footage of Peterson search
Crews search waterways near Lockport for missing Bolingbrook woman Stacy Peterson.
(03:23) | Source: WGN
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Chicago digs out
Chicago residents dig out after strong winter storm brings 3 - 6 inches of snow to the area.
(02:16) | Source: CLTV
CBS 2's: Exposing Blagojevich
CBS 2's political correspondent Mike Flannery's reports on Gov. Blagojevich questionable approach to the job of running the state of Illinois.
(04:53) | Source: CBS 2
Chicago Neighborhood Video - Gold Coast
From the user description: "A tour of one of Chicago's many neighborhoods."
(03:34) | Uploaded by: Dream Town Realty
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Parkour in Chicago
From the user description: "Music video of parkourists from Aero Chicago practicing on the Chicago Riverfront. Edited by Marcus Leshock."
(01:41) | Source: Uploaded by : Marcus Leshock
Wicked in Chicago - 1000 Performances
From the description on YouTube: "BroadwayWorld.com special feature about Wicked's 1000th performance in Chicago. Features press reels of Dee Roscioli and Erin Mackey."
(05:45) | Source: YouTube
Area roads covered in snow
Blowing snow makes plowing and shoveling almost pointless as the city starts to dig out after early winter snow storm.
(01:44) | Source: WGN
Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza
Metromix's Pogo and Jackie check out the food, folks and fare at the annual Christkindlmarket at the Daley Plaza.
(03:49) | Source: Metromix
Storm causes problems for air travelers
The snow storm on Tuesday night, Dec. 4, 2007, caused delays for area airports and headaches for travelers.
(02:16) | Source: WGN
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December 4, 2007
Chicago under snow advisory
City road crews and residents brace for snowy weather.
(04:02) | Source: CLTV
Plows ready for winter blast
Trucks and snow plows get ready with 400,000 tons of salt for what could be the biggest snow storm of the year.
(01:38) | Source: CLTV
Joe Gets: Culinary
Joe from Current visits the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago in hopes of learning how to cook for a lady. From the description: "Despite his tremendous experience cooking ramen noodles and hot dogs, Joe seeks help from a professional chef to learn how to impress a girl in the kitchen."
(05:34) | Source: Current
Chicago braces for big winter storm
Everyone from the city's 911 center to transportation officials to store owners are preparing for what could be the biggest snow storm of the year,
(02:10) | Source: WGN
Good Morning America's Chicago window
As part of it's Window Wonder series, Good Morning America unveiled its holiday window celebrating Chicago.
(01:07) | Source: ABC News
Winter weather on its way
A snowy forecast is in store for the Chicago area for Dec. 4, 2007.
(05:34) | Source: WGN