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January 17, 2008
Fast-Paised review: 'Mad Money'

Money, money, money. Will the women make the big pay off in theaters, Matt Pais reviews this comedy.
(01:14) | Source: Metromix
Fast-Paised review: '27 Dresses'

Opening this weekend in theaters, '27 Dresses,' Metromix's Matt Pais let's us know if it will ring-in at the box office.
(01:25) | Source: Tribune
January 16, 2008
Chicago tattoo trends
The latest trends in body art in Chicago. Check out which tattoos are in and out.
(02:24) | Source: METROMIX
January 15, 2008
Flute entertainment at O'Hare
Patrick Taylor has been playing the flute at O'Hare Airport and various other places around Chicago since the mid-nineties.(00:51) | Source: TRIBUNE
Stolen dogs found
A van full of dogs was stolen on Monday, Jan. 14th but was recovered the next day, all dogs accounted for. Watch for the man at the 1:30 mark describe how the dogs were all friends and knew it each other.
(02:42) | Source: WGN
January 16, 2008
Olympic 'Stories'
A moving documentary short featuring young athlete in Chicago made for the Chicago Olympic Committee. From the YouTube description: "Chicago native filmmaker Steve James, director of "Hoop Dreams", "Stevie", and many other great films and documentaries, was hired by the Chicago Olympic Committee to direct this short film to help keep Chicago in the running for the 2016 Olympic Games. It's pretty cool. The athletes are all real people. I like the boxer the best."
(03:21) | Source: YouTube
January 18, 2008
Obama: One Voice

A slickly produced video from Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign. From the YouTube description: "Highlights from the Obama movement"
(03:23) | Source: YouTube
Charlie Trotter's
Charlie Trotter himself talks about his restaurant, his cuisine and his philosophy on cooking.
(02:55) | Source: Savory Chicago
Maxwell Street Chicago 1979 - CTA Bus
Not sure why it was originally filmed, but this video shows a cheerful CTA driver and the city in the late '70s. From the YouTube description: "Chicago South, and how it used to look. We all need a ride on the happy bus."
(02:37) | Source: YouTube
January 16, 2008
R Kelly leaving court in Chicago
R.Kelly leaving a Chicago courthouse.
(01:22) | Source: YouTube
January 15, 2008
Hannah Montana Chicago
From the user's description: "Hannah Montana in Chicago January 14, 2008." Did you go to the show? Upload your concert video or your review of the show!
(00:53) | Source: YouTube
January 18, 2008
Long-eared Owls unusual visitors in Chicago
Chicago welcomes an unusual visitor - the long-eared owl - who have migrated here for the winter.
(01:24) | Source: Chicago Tribune
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January 15, 2008
Green Dog, Inc.
You'll find earth friendly services for your four legged friend at Green Dog, Inc in the Ukrainian Village.
(02:27) | Source: Metromix
CTA Riders with no pants!
Improv Everywhere breaks up the monotony of an every day ride on the CTA by dropping their pants.
(04:17) | Source: Metromix
January 14, 2008
Millennium Park Walk
The city is a great place to test out a new camera. From the description on Revver: "This is a small and fun project shot in downtown Chicago at Grant Park and Millennium Park. I was testing out my new Sony HDR-FX-1 HDV 1080i camera and a short edit in Final Cut Pro's latest version ..."
(02:22) | Source: Revver
American Idol Auditions
To gear up for the return of American Idol, here's an audition from Season 5, starring Crystal from Palatine and her tan. From the YouTube description: "American Idol Super Tan Girl Crystal Parizanski Audition"
(03:46) | Source: YouTube
Sound Underground
From the YouTube description: "Airing Thursday, Jan. 17th at 10:30pm on Ch. 11. A documentary that explores Chicago's subway performers."
(02:05) | Source: YouTube
Eatin' Cheap: Borinquen Restaurant
Puerto Rican cuisine on the cheap is the name of the game at Borinquen in Humboldt Park.
(03:23) | Source: Metromix
Connoisseur
A romantic first date spot, Connoisseur keeps the wine and the conversation flowing.
(02:20) | Source: Metromix
Aggie's Ashtray
It began as a gathering to lampoon the smoking ban. But now "Aggie's Ashtray" seems a little more official.
(02:16) | Source: Metromix




