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February 8, 2008

 Snow sculpting competition

snows sculptingThe WGN morning team checks out the Snow Visions upcoming snow sculpting competition in Mr Prospect.

(02:37) | Source: WGN

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Roscoe Jenkins'

Welcome Home, Roscoe JenkinsMetromix's Matt Pais reviews "Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins."
(01:33) | Source: Metromix

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 Chinatown Hotspots: Lao Shanghai & Lao Beijing

chinatownMetromix's Pogo checks out two new restaurants in Chinatown - Lao Shanghai and Lao Beijing.
(03:30) | Source: Metromix

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 Eatin' Cheap: Aloha Eats

aloha eatsAloha Eats: A Hawaiian Grill in Lincoln Park serves up dishes that are common street food in the less touristy areas of Hawaii. And you can try it too with the long flight and without breaking your bank account.

(03:00) | Source: Metromix

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 Mayor declares this "the year of potholes"

potholesCity crews and tire shops alike are keeping busy with the recent increase in potholes around the city.

(02:12) | Source: CLTV, WGN

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February 7, 2008

 Fast-Paised review: 'The Hottie and the Nottie'

paris hiltonHow bad could Paris Hilton's new film possibly be? Bad. Very bad. Matt Pais has the painful details.

(01:49) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicago Mayor Daley Rant

mayor daleyFrom the description on YouTube : "Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley goes off on a rant against certain city council members who are not voting the way he wants them to. The vote is a for real estate tax increase to fund Chicago's chronically underfunded CTA Mass Transit System (the El). But who cares what it's for - this is some good TV. Democracy at work with Da Mayor! Note the laughing in the background. "

(03:30) | Source: YouTube, WGN

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 kung fu Chicago Academy

kung fuFrom the description on YouTube: "2007 china town and november chicago kung fu academy"

(05:22) | Source: YouTube

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 Communities In Schools of Chicago

community020708.jpgFrom the description on YouTube: "Communities In Schools of Chicago (CISC) forges innovative partnerships between Chicago public schools and community-based service organizations. These partner hospitals, non-profits, universities, individuals and charitable foundations provide a range of essential services that address the social, emotional and health needs of students at more than 150 Chicago public schools."
(05:52) | Source: YouTube

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 The 11th Street Pedestrian Bridge

11 street bridgeFrom the description on Vimeo: "A Day in the Life of the 11th Street Pedestrian Bridge"
(01:30) | Source: Vimeo

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 The creator of Obama 'street art'

obama artMeet the Chicago artist behind the mysterious Barack Obama street posters which have been an underground sensation in cities like Chicago, New York and Detroit.
(02:42) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Phil Vettel's favorite fish and chip spots

fish n chipsFrom merry ol' England to the Windy City, Chicago Tribune restaurant critic, Phil Vettel, talks about three of his favorite spots for fish and chips. The Gage, Elephant & Castle, and Keefer's are featured.
(02:33) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Wind, sleet and snow in Chicago

winter weatherChicago residents share their thoughts on winter weather.
(00:54) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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February 6, 2008

 Tinley Park shooting victim’s husband speaks

tinley park shootingThe husband of one of the women killed in the Tinley Park shooting holds a press conference. Jennifer Bishop was on of 5 women shot and killed in a Lane Bryant store on Saturday Feb.2, 2007.
(01:29) | Source: Chicago Tribune


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 Snowy onslaught tests nerves, resources

snow stormHeavy snow wallops the Chicagoland area again. Sloppy ice, snow and rain hit areas everywhere from the suburbs to the city.
(03:08) | Source: CLTV


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 Heavy snow hits Libertyville

snow in libertyvilleA winter snow and ice storm on Wednesday, Feb. 6, dropped a huge amount of wet, heavy snow in Libertyville, causing the city to run low on salt for the roads.

(00:57) | Source: CLTV

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 Unedited video: Obama's press conference

obamaIllinois Sen. Barack Obama holds a press conference to address the results of Super Tuesday and his feelings on moving forward.
(23:44) | Source: CLTV

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 Winter storm warning in effect

winter stormA wintry mix of rain, snow and ice made for a messy morning commute as another storm hits Chicagoland.

(01:50) | Source: CLTV

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 'You are not alone' - comedy short

starwars dialogA clever reworking of some classic dialog from Star Wars, reset in an office. From the YouTube description: "This is a short that we got to edit in "Avid Online" class and the "Assistant Editor" class. It's a short film, property of Columbia College Chicago. If you like Star Wars, you'll enjoy this."

(01:47) | Source: YouTube

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 Unedited video: Obama's Super Tuesday speech

obama020608.jpgIllinois Sen. Barack Obama addresses a crowd of his supporters in Chicago on Super Tuesday. Obama won Illinois in its primary election.
(20:30) | Source: CLTV

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February 5, 2008

 Unedited video: Obama votes in Hyde Park

obama votesIllinois Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, along with his wife, vote in Hyde Park on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2007
(01:00) | (02:30) | Source: CLTV

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 Woodridge Cultural Fest

woodridgeFrom the user's description: "Mike Kara Presents... Cable Television Program Segment featuring The Woodridge, Illinois Cultural Fest for 2007. Segment features clips of all the bands and entertainment. The Woodridge Cultural Fest is a staple in Woodridge, Illinois. An exculsive look at Woodridge Illinois Cultural Fest. This segment originally aired in January 2008 and was filmed in September 2007. http://www.mikekara.com "

(09:07) | Uploaded by: Mike, Woodridge

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 Illinois primary voter turnout

vote2020508.jpgIllinois voters trudge through the snow to get to the polls on Super Tuesday.

(02:16) | Source: WGN

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 Local supporters campaign for Clinton, Obama

local campaignsBoth Democratic presidential candidates Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama have ties to Illinois, so local supporters were out in full force on Super Tuesday.

(01:14) | Source: CLTV

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 Match making at Durkin

postoffice durkinDurkin's in Lincoln Park takes you away from the online dating scene and right back to junior high with its passing note, dating event, Post Office.

(02:35) | Source: Metromix


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February 4, 2008

 Tinley Park police press conference

tinley park shootingTinley Park police release an updated description of the man wanted in the shootings of 5 women at a store in Tinley Park.
(02:40) | Source: CLTV

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 Ruffner's Doggie Daycare

ruffner'sRuffner's Doggie Daycare in St Charles offers up daily care and overnight lodging - even a "luxury suite" option.

(02:48) | Source: Metromix

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 Alejandro Saenz - Rosemont Theater

alejandroFrom the user's description: "Live Tonight at the Rosemont Theater was Alejandro Saenz...great concert...great people....Buena Musica!!! Alejandro Saenz - Rosemont Theater - 02.03.08"
(01:17) | Uploaded by: Steve, Deerfield

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 Reggie Fleming (Chicago BlackHawk Alumni)

reggie flemingFrom the YouTube description: "A video I shot of my dad who is currently in a rehabilitation center due to a stroke and heart attack. I ask him about when he played with the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL for 13 years. "
(03:23) | Source: YouTube

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 Yes We Can - Barack Obama Music Video

obama music videoWill.i.Am, Scarlett Johansson, John Legend, Common and other's from music and screen appear in this video for Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. From the YouTube description: "Song & video, featuring a star cast, by Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas. Inspired by Barack Obama's 'Yes We Can' speech."

(04:30) | Source: YouTube

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 Tinley Park Police press conference

tinley park shootingThe Tinley Park police chief and the Tinley Park Mayor hold a press conference to address the shootings at a Layne Bryant store on Sat. Feb 2, 2007

(05:38) | Source: CLTV

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 Illinois mall shooting investigation

store shootingAuthorities are still investigating a shooting the killed five women as they shopped in a Tinley Park store on Sat. Feb. 2, 2007.
(02:04) | Source: CLTV

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