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January 17, 2008

 Fast-Paised review: 'Cloverfield'

cloverfield11708.jpg 'Cloverfield' puts you right in middle of New York City while it's being attacked by a monster. Metromix's Matt Pais says 'Cloverfield' is exciting, modern and "worth the wait." (01:15) | Source: Metromix

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Mad Money'

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Money, money, money. Will the women make the big pay off in theaters, Matt Pais reviews this comedy.
(01:14) | Source: Metromix

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 Fast-Paised review: '27 Dresses'

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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

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January 16, 2008

 Chicago tattoo trends

tattoo11608.jpgThe latest trends in body art in Chicago. Check out which tattoos are in and out.
(02:24) | Source: METROMIX

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January 15, 2008

 Flute entertainment at O'Hare

flute115.jpgPatrick Taylor has been playing the flute at O'Hare Airport and various other places around Chicago since the mid-nineties.(00:51) | Source: TRIBUNE

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 Stolen dogs found

dogs foundA 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

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January 16, 2008

 Olympic 'Stories'

olympics storiesA 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

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January 18, 2008

 Obama: One Voice

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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

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 Charlie Trotter's

charlie trotterCharlie Trotter himself talks about his restaurant, his cuisine and his philosophy on cooking.

(02:55) | Source: Savory Chicago

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 Maxwell Street Chicago 1979 - CTA Bus

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

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January 16, 2008

 R Kelly leaving court in Chicago

r kelly chicagoR.Kelly leaving a Chicago courthouse.

(01:22) | Source: YouTube

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January 15, 2008

 Hannah Montana Chicago

hannah montana 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

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January 18, 2008

 Long-eared Owls unusual visitors in Chicago

long eared owlChicago 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.

green dog incYou'll find earth friendly services for your four legged friend at Green Dog, Inc in the Ukrainian Village.
(02:27) | Source: Metromix

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 CTA Riders with no pants!

improv everywhereImprov Everywhere breaks up the monotony of an every day ride on the CTA by dropping their pants.


(04:17) | Source: Metromix

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January 14, 2008

 Millennium Park Walk

chicago scenesThe 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

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 American Idol Auditions

american idolTo 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

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 Sound Underground

subwayFrom 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

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 Eatin' Cheap: Borinquen Restaurant

Borinquen RestaurantPuerto Rican cuisine on the cheap is the name of the game at Borinquen in Humboldt Park.

(03:23) | Source: Metromix

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 Connoisseur

Connoisseur in West TownA romantic first date spot, Connoisseur keeps the wine and the conversation flowing.

(02:20) | Source: Metromix

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 Aggie's Ashtray

aggie's ashtrayIt began as a gathering to lampoon the smoking ban. But now "Aggie's Ashtray" seems a little more official.

(02:16) | Source: Metromix

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Video of the day

Barackula: The political horror musical
'Barackula' is a short political horror rock musical about young Barack Obama and vampires at Harvard - yes you read that right.

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Best Bathrooms
WTTW's Chicago Tonight takes you to the top of the Hancock to check out one of the best bathrooms and also looks at other Chicago contenders.

Review: Pitchfork Festival
Tribune music critic Greg Kot offer his take of all three days of the Pitchfork music festival.
 

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