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January 31, 2008

 Nasty: Bag Boy, Chicago

bagboyBag Boy of Chicago sends a not-so-nice Valentine's Day greeting.
(00:55) | Source: Metromix TV

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 Nice: Danielle, Chicago

Danielle RomeroDanielle Romero sends a nice Valentine's Day greeting.
(00:09) | Source: Metromix TV

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 Nice: Marty, Chicago

marty guptonMarty Gupton of Chicago sends a nice Valentine's Day greeting.
(00:09) | Source: Metromix TV

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 Nasty: Chad, Chicago

chadEditor's Pick! Chad Miller sends a not-so-nice Valentine's Day greeting.
(00:04) | Source: Metromix TV| Warning: Content |

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 Nice: James, Chicago

james petersonJames Peterson from Chicago sends a nice Valentine's Day greeting.
(00:15) | Source: Metromix TV

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 Nice: Elizabeth, Chicago

elizabeth jenkinsElizabeth Jenkins from Chicago sends a nice Valentine's Day greeting.
(00:08) | Source: Metromix TV

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 Pink Floyd - Rosemont Theater

pink flloyd From the user's description: "Well The Australian Pink Floyd...nonetheless it's all we have to go by these days. Dark Side Of The Moon Tour...Close your eyes and remember Soldier Field 1994...Enjoy!"
Have you been to a live show in Chicago? Upload your concert footage for our live music page.
(11:39) | Uploaded by Steve, Deefield

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 Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Allstate Arena

Trans-Siberian OrchestraFrom the user's description: "Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) live at the Allstate Arena on 12.02.07 Very intense light show...great holiday music...think of them as the Pink Floyd of Christmas Future!" Have you been to a live show in Chicago? Upload your concert footage for our live music page.

(03:23) | Uploaded by: Steve, Deerfield

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 Tour the new Trump Tower Hotel

trump hotelThe new Trump Tower Hotel welcomes its first guest this week. Take a tour of the hotel, its amenities and its views.
(03:01) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Abbey Pub Gamer Night

gaming night at Abbey PubDrinking and playing video games are all the Abbey Pub's in Avondale gaming night needs to have a good time. Patrons play Guitar Hero and Wii games while enjoying specials like half price pizza.
For more Chicago bars with gaming nights, check out Metromix.com
(03:50) | Source: Metromix

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 Genesis - United Center

genesis in chicago From the user's description: "Genesis Concert at the United Center back in October...a great tribute to everyone at the concert...maybe you will see someone you know!! Enjoy it"
Have you been to a live show in Chicago? Upload your concert footage for our live music page.
(04:37) | Uploaded by: Steve, Deerfield

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January 30, 2008

 Funeral of Chicago anchor Randy Salerno

randy salerno funeralFrom CBS 2: "Watch the complete funeral of CBS 2 morning news anchor Randy Salerno. Salerno was killed in a snowmobiling accident a week ago."
CBS 2's complete coverage: Remembering Randy Salerno
More on Randy Salerno

(89:05) | Source: CBS 2

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 WGN's tribute to Randy Salerno

randy salernoWGN pays tribute to Chicago anchorman Randy Salerno who died in a snowmobiling accident on Thursday, Jan. 24.
More on Randy Salerno.
(05:22) | Source: WGN

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 Unedited video: Car hit by 2 trains

train collision HinsdalePolice camera captures a car that was struck by two Metra trains in Hinsdale. The Aurora driver, who police said was driving drunk Monday, was pulled to safety before the crash.
(01:05) | Source: CLTV

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 Alex Cuba: Profile and Performance

alex cubaMetromix's Pogo shows musician Alex Cuba around the city. Alex also perform "Si Pero No."
(03:56) | (02:48) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicago's best pancakes

best pancakesWalker Brothers, Toast in Bucktown, Original Pancake House and the Sweet Maple Cafe all made the cut, but who serves up the best pancakes in the city?

(02:34) | (02:41) | Source: Metromix

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 Valentines Day opinion

Valentine's DayFrom the user's description: "My opinion of Valentines day."

(01:10) | Source: Uploaded by: Brandon, Rockford

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January 29, 2008

 Newleaf Natural Grocery

Newleaf Natural GroceryNewleaf Natural Grocery in Roger's Park keeps it green from its cafe to its health and beauty products. They also have a produce package deal with seasonal items that can be delivered.
(03:17) | Source: Metromix

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 Eva Longoria's relationship advice

eva longoriaEva Longoria talks with Metromix host Marcus Leshock about her new film, "Over her Dead Body" and dispenses some relationship advice.

(02:59) | Source: Metromix

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 Footwork in Oak Park River Forest High School

footwurkin at OPRF high schoolA dancer showcases the frentic dance of "footwurk." With no music or fancy commercial editing, you're left with an amazingly fast and real footage.

(00:36) | Source: YouTube

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 Tired of getting the paper in the snow - get a dog

dog gets paper A well train pooch helps out his owner during a recent snowfall. The action starts about 1 min in but definitely stay tuned for the dog's greeting when he enters the house again. From the description on Google: "It just won't stop snowing this winter in Chicago, so let your dog out to get that paper."

(02:35) | Source: Google Video

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 'I Got a Crush...On Obama' By Obama Girl

crush on obamaSee the Internet sensation again. From the YouTube description: "Recently named biggest web video of 2007 by People magazine...the AP...Newsweek...and AOL. Created by: Ben Relles, Starring: Amber Lee Ettinger, Vocals: Leah Kauffman, Music Producer: Rick Friedrich, Directed by: Larry Strong and Kevin Arbouet."
(03:18) | Source: YouTube

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January 28, 2008

 Dog-friendly bars

dog bars The Clark Street Ale House in River North is a place where everybody knows your name...and the name of your dog. Plus a list of other dog-friendly night spots in the area.
(04:05) | Source: Metromix

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 Lenny Kravitz at the Riv

lenny kravitzLenny Kravitz performs "American Woman" and "Fly Away" at sold out show at the Riviera Theater in Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. As far as bootleg video goes, this one has great sound and a steady shot. Have video of the show? Upload it to chicagolive!
From the YouTube description: "Lenny Kravitz Live Chicago 01.26.08 Love Revolution Tour"

(06:57) | Source: YouTube

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 Chicago bluesman Johnny Twist

Johnny TwistFrom the YouTube description: "Chicago bluesman Johnny Twist performing at his record store on the south side of Chicago c. early 1980s."

(02:23) | Source: YouTube

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 High School Musical - The Ice Tour

high school musicalNude Hippo talks with some of the cast of High School Musical - The Ice Tour - which has a tour stop in Rockford and Chicago.

Source: NBC 5, Nude Hippo

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 Wall of Ice at Millennium Park

wall of iceArtist work on a mural made out of ice that is displayed at Millennium Park.

(02:02) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Best Bars to watch the Super Bowl

superbowl barsBig screens, good food and drink specials are the ingredients to any Super Bowl watching event. Metromix lists the best places in Chicago to watch the big game.

(01:25) | Source: Metromix

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 Old-school roller skating at The Rink

the rinkMetromix profiles the sights and sounds of old school roller skating at the south side roller rink, The Rink.
(02:11) | Source: Metromix

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 The Burlington in Logan Square

burlingtonThe Burlington, a new hot spot in Logan Square has a DJ spinning every night, a selection of beer that changes and a candy dish.

(03:30) | Source: Metromix

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January 25, 2008

 Obama's Top Ten

obama on late showIllinois Sen. and presidential candidate Barack Obama presents a Top Ten list on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman. The category? Top Ten Barack Obama Campaign Promises.

(02:22) | Source: CBS Late Show

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 Naperville Ghost Tour

naperville ghost tourFrom the description on Spike: "Directed, written and produced by Scott Markus Introduced and voiced by Mary Czerwinski Shot by Mary Gutfleisch Segment on Diane Ladley and Naperville Ghost Tours/walks created for the Chicago Ghost Conference. Happy Halloween '07! See more at slimpictures.com"

(09:16) | Source: Spike

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 Comedy Short: The Wrong Nookies

nookiesTwo finicky eaters try to order at Nookies in Old Town. From the YouTube description: "The doofus duo dine again. Based on the novel, Can I Eat Pork? by Jan Something or other, this movie takes us through the ups and downs of eating at a restaurant. Jamie Malott adapts the script eloquently and Melissa Morales dazzles us in her debut performance as Carol."
(02:31) | Source: YouTube, Suggested by Jimmy