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January 10, 2008

 Fast-Paised review: "First Sunday"

first sundayIce Cube and Tracy Morgan play thieves trying to rob a church in "First Sunday." Metromix's Matt Pais lets you know if you will be robbed of your money and your time.
(01:08) | Source: Metromix

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 Lightning Strikes on the John Hancock Building

sears towerFrom the Vimeo description: "Before I headed out for the night I put a camera in the window and let it record the storm that was going on. Came home and skimmed the hour long tape for the significant strikes."

(01:16) | Source: Vimeo

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 Dads dress up as Hannah Montana

hannah montanaFrom the YouTube description: "At the Homer Glen Dunkin Donuts on Bell Rd., fathers dressed up as the Disney pop singer, Hannah Montana, Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, for a chance to win concert tickets."
(01:41) | Source: YouTube

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 Phil Vettel reviews Crofton on Wells

croftonPhil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune reviews Crofton on Wells, a River North restaurant that has been dazzling its diners for a decade.
(02:18) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Fast-Paised review: 'The Bucket List'

bucket listDespite starring the Hollywood heavyweights Morgan Freedman and Jack Nicholson, Metromix's Matt Pais says "The Bucket List" belongs on television - and even then, it should be canceled.
(01:35) | Source: Metromix

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 Alex in the laundry

Alex-in-the-laundry.jpg From the user's description: "Alex in the laundry"
(02:02) | Source: Matt Yaeger, Lisle

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January 9, 2008

 Unedited video: River rescue caught on tape

river rescueA dramatic river rescue of a woman from the Vermilion River was caught on tape by the Mayor of Pontiac. Mayor Scott McCoy has been making training and recruitment videos and carries a fire department pager. (Note: There is no sound)

(01:13) | Source: Chicago Tribune


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 Students improve grades with exercise

gym class and academicsIn this NBC 5 Building a Better Brain segment, a Naperville high school is highlighted for their unique emphasis on exercise and academics. Students at Naperville Central High School have seen an improvement in reading, test scores and grade and they are attributing it to gym class. From the NBC 5 description: "At one local high school, educators are buying into a theory about exercise and mental acuity."

(02:51) | Source: NBC 5

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 Hometown Heroes skateboard tour

skateboarding From the description on Metacafe.com: "Mile after mile, year after year, Hometown Heroes has proven to be the most legitimate AM skateboard tour hitting the streets. The HH Crew consists of top level amateur skateboarders who pile in a van and hit the road for months at a time, infiltrating local skate scenes across the country, filming, street-skating, holding contests, and building a living network of skaters across the map. For the top AMs at each stop along the way, some get in the van and go along for the ride, and all are invited to compete at the Hometown Heroes Finals taking place at etnies GvR in October. Hometown Heroes Skate is a skate tour like no other. Contests and street skating for the love of it! hhskate.com"
(02:07) | Source: Metacafe

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 Chopper Video: Tornado damage in Wheatland

damage in wheatlandChopper footage of tornado damage in Wheatland, WI, near the Illinois border from a rare January thunderstorm.
(04:45) | Source: WGN

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 Chopper Video: Poplar Grove Tornado Damage

damage in poplar groveChopper footage of damage done by a tornado in Poplar Grove, IL in a rare, January thunderstorm.
(05:58) | Source: WGN

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 Obama addresses New Hampshire crowd

obamaIllinois Senator Barack Obama speaks to the crowd of supporters after the New Hampshire primary election on January 8, 2007.

(03:23) | Source: CLTV

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January 8, 2008

 5 Year Old Breakdancing

breakdancing kidThis kid has got some moves! From the YouTube description: "This is from the dancing portion at the east stage of the 2007 Chicago Korean festival -- near the end on Sunday at night. Right as we were about to leave we noticed this kid come on.. and he starts breakdancing out of nowhere."

(01:00) | Source: YouTube

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 Raw footage: Tornado damage

storm damageA winter thunderstorm on January 7, 2008 caused damage throughout the Wisconsin-Illinois border. The worst was in Kenosha County Wisconsin.

(01:06) | Source: CLTV

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 Violet in Lakeview

violet in lakeviewViolet's family friendly atmosphere and eclectic menu makes this Lakeview spot a must for breakfast or lunch.

(02:37) | Source: Metromix

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 Polar Bear plunge 2008 - Chicago

polar bear plungeThe Polar Bear group plunge into a freezing Lake Michigan on New Year's Day 2008. The real action starts at the :57 mark. From the Google Video description: "Polar Bear plunge on January 1, 2008 @ North Av Beach."

(02:24) | Source: Google Video

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 Bush in Chicago 2008

bush protestFootage of a downtown protest during President Bush's visit to Chicago. Also includes footage of the President's motorcade and Chicago Police.

(02:35) | Source: YouTube

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 The Ten Commandments Spoof

commandmentsShot in downtown Chicago, a group of guys spoof the story of the Ten Commandments - taking liberties with the scripture and a few cues from Mel Brooks. From the YouTube description: "This is a video that I (Brad) directed for the engineering department of the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Chicago. It was a film fest that the hotel held and this film won the award for best film and was nominated in every other category. It beat out 16 other films. The only problem was the weather...you can hear ice hitting the camera in the background but other then that...Enjoy!"

(04:00) | Source: YouTube

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 A January Thunderstorm In Chicago?!

january thunderstormFrom the YouTube description: "Rain slick streets a flash of lightning and the rumble of thunder. But it's Chicago in the frozen midwest not California. A sign of global warming? Al Gore might agree but president Bush wouldn't."

(01:01) | Source: YouTube

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 Whiskey Road in Bucktown

whiskey roadMetromix's Pogo checks out the new bar and restaurant, Whiskey Road, in Bucktown. Guitar Hero, Rock Band, a $3 mystery beer, movie theme night - what more could you want?

(03:48) | Source: Metromix

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 Wings so hot you have to sign a waiver

hot wingsJake Melnick's Corner Tap on the near North side has added to its menu wings so hot, you have to sign a waiver to eat them. The secret ingredient? A specific and hot Indian pepper

(01:48) | Source: CLTV

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January 7, 2008

 Pigeon Man of Lincoln Square remembered

pigeon manChicago residents gather to remember and honor the life of Joe Zeman, a man who fed pigeons daily in Lincoln Square.

(01:25) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Trailer for Frontline on PBS

frontline6 million American children are taking psychiatric drugs, but most have not been tested on children. Frontline explores this issue in an upcoming show.

(00:30) | Source: Frontline

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 Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz's new store

pete weinzWilmette native and Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz opened a clothing store, Clandestine Industries, in Wrigleyville.

(03:17) | Source: Metromix

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 Why do we need the Chicago Music Project?

chicago music project From the YouTube description: "Why do we need the Chicago Music Project? We asked some members of local bands on whether the concept of CMP is something that would be beneficial."

(05:06) | Source: YouTube

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 Tasty Tattoos With Steven Adler of GNR

guns n rosesFrom the user's description: "Original Guns N Roses drummer Steven Adler gives a little tour of his tattoos in The Rock & Roll Kitchen. "

(03:02) | Uploaded by: M Larkin, Blue Island IL

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 'Da Merc'

da mercFrom the YouTube description: "What's the name of the financial exchange that's taking over the world? Daaaaaaa Merc! CME Group, Inc. (CME) "


(04:14) | Source: YouTube

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 Spring temperatures in January

warm weather in chicagoRecord temperatures for January send people outside and lighten the mood of the city.

(02:09) | Source: CLTV

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