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March 31, 2008

 Students compete in CPS Science Fair 2008

cps science fairStudents from all over Chicago compete in the CPS Science Fair.
(01:59) | Source: Chicago Live

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 Earth Hour in one minute

earth hour in chicagoOn March 29, Chicago was one of the cities that participated in Earth Hour - where business and households turned off their lights for one hour in an effort to raise awareness on climate change.
(01:09) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Natalino's in West Town

natalino'sItalian dining has arrived on Chicago Ave at Natalino's.
(03:10) | Source: Metromix

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 621 Diner in Lombard

621 dinerEverything at the 621 Diner in Lombard is made from scratch. The kicthen is headed by Jason Paskewitz of Food Network fame.
(03:03) | Source: Metromix

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 Skewer's Grill in Lincoln Square

skewers grillSkewer's Grill in Lincoln Square is a Middle Eastern spot with kabobs, sea food and vegan dishes. Plus it's BYOB.
(02:35) | Source: Metromix

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 Kids send toy to turn out the lights for Earth Hour

earth hour in chicagoA family in Chicago celebrates Earth Hour in a creative way. From the description on YouTube: "Earth Hour 2008 - Car Track Light Switch - Turn Out for Earth Hour 2008 - March 29th from 8-9 pm - Learn more at earthhour.org - It's a fun way to teach your kids about using energy wisely. Have fun. Find creative ways to turn off lights and post your videos at earthhour.org - Turn out for Earth Hour 2008 "

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 Sports Page: Sox Ready to Surprise Everyone

white soxThe Sports Page panel previews the upcoming Whit Sox season.
(06:10) | Source: Sports Page, CLTV

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 Improv group sings song in Water Tower Place

stand by meFrom the description on YouTube: "On Saturday, March 29, 2008 approximately 30 "agents" infiltrated Water Tower Place in Chicago, IL, singing "Stand by Me" and eventually getting kicked out - by an officer! So they went to Water Tower Park, a small courtyard nearby. And did the same, a little more successfully. This is their story. Spur of the Noodle can be found at http://www.spurofthenoodle.com."

(06:26) | Source: YouTube

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March 28, 2008

 Late March snow in Northern Suburbs

snowFrom the user's description: "The calendar may say March 27, but commuters in Deerfield were dealing with a spring snowstorm on their way home from work."

(01:01) | Uploaded by: Steve, Deefield


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 Fast-Paised review: '21'

21Metromix's Matt Pais reviews the new film '21.'

(01:33) | Source: Metromix


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March 27, 2008

 Guise | Chic in Lincoln Park

chic and guiseYou'll find a salon and clothing boutiques for both men and women all under one stylish roof at Guise | Chic in Lincoln Park.

(02:58) | (03:00) | Source: Metromix

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 Kids' ideas of Park Ridge in the year 2040

park ridgeStudents at Carpenter Elementary School talk about what they think life will be like in Park Ridge in the year 2040. From the description on YouTube: "A 4 minute video introducing the GoTo 2040 Project at Carpenter Elementary School in Park Ridge."
(04:33) | Source: YouTube

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 Remembering the 2005 White Sox team

white sox 2005The 2005 White Sox were the subject of a Tribune book called "Believe It." Dan McGrath talks about the book and the team.
(02:36) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Cubs opening day 1955

cubs opening dayFootage from the Cubs home opener in 1955. The Cubs beat the Cardinals 14 - 4.

(04:09) | Source: WGN

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March 28, 2008

 Tribute to Ernie Banks

ernie banksA selection of videos featuring Ernie Banks, former Cubs Short Stop.

(03:21) | Source: Chicago Tribune, WGN, CLTV

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March 27, 2008

 Top Model Jaslene talks to WGN

jasleneAmerica's Next Top Model and Humboldt Park native Jaslene Gonzales stops by WGN's morning show.

(04:13) | Source: WGN

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 Restaurant tour: Vie in Western Springs

vieSeason dishes served in a romantic atmosphere sums up Vie in Western Springs.

(01:23) | Source: Savory.com

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March 26, 2008

 Tru in the Gold Coast

truTru in the Gold Coast, specializes in interesting, eye-catching fine dining.
(01:35) | Source: Savory

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 Mini documentary on Chicago baseball

north and southside baseballFrom the description on YouTube: "From the 2004 documentary "The City's Pastime", a look at the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox experiences. From Chicago documentary filmmaker John Owens."

(08:01) | Source: YouTube

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March 28, 2008

 Talking with the stars of '21'

21Actor Jim Sturgess and his real-life counter part, Jeff Ma, discuss the new film '21,' which is based on Ma and other MIT students winning run in Las Vegas.
(02:56) | Source: Metromix

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March 26, 2008

 Hot Swimsuits for Women and Men

swimsuitsWhat's in when it comes to swimsuits this year? Metromix's Bahar finds out.
(02:49) | Source: Metromix

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 Neighborhood tour: Wrigleyville

wrigleyvilleLife still goes on in Wrigleyville even when the Cubs aren't playing. Metromix's Jackie takes a tour to see what else the neighborhood has to offer.

(04:10) | Source: Metromix

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 American Idol Recap: Top Ten

american idol recap top ten"Metromix on CLTV" host Marcus Leshock recaps the American Idol Top 10 exclusively for ChicagoLive.com.
For more of Marcus and the Metromix crew check out their blog at www.cltv.com/metromix
(05:37) | Uploaded by: Marcus, Source: Fox

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March 25, 2008

 Evanston Women's Boxing Club practice

boxingFrom the description on YouTube: "Evanston Boxing Club Women's Sparring Practice"

(02:55) | Source: YouTube

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 Back Seat Driver (a mini documentary)

cab documentaryFrom the description on vimeo: "I've been working on a project documenting the stories of the many cab drivers I've met while commuting around Chicago. Well, here it is! (As usual, I've subtitled it because most of my subjects have thick accents.) I love talking to all of my drivers... everyone has a story!"

(09:53) | Source: Vimeo

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March 28, 2008

 A look around Chicago

chicago sightsThe sights and sounds of a day in the city.

(04:46) | Source: YouTube

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March 25, 2008

 Cubs and Sox fans at spring training

fans at spring trainingThe rivalry between Sox and Cubs fans is alive and well even at spring training.
(03:10) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 A preview of The Pony in Lakeview

the ponyGet an preview and an inside look at The Pony - a new bar and restaurant opening soon in Lakeview with big plans for big TVs and big grilled cheese.
(02:23) | Source: Metromix

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March 28, 2008

 Threading spa treatment

threadingSome people are forgoing waxing in favor of a natural alternative called threading.
(02:37) | Source: Metromix

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 The Ethical Planet in Evanston

ethical planetJackie from Metromix takes a tour of Ethical Planet, a vegan general store in Evanston.
(02:06) | Source: Metromix

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March 25, 2008

 The 'Friend'-ly David Schwimmer

david schwimmerMetromix host Marcus Leshock sits down with "Friends" and Northwestern alum David Schwimmer.

(03:21) | Source: YouTube

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March 24, 2008

 Dorado in Ravenswood

doradoDorado in Ravenswood serves up Mexican cuisine with a twist.
(02:18) | Source: Metromix

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 Unedited Video: Protesters disrupt mass

protest at holy nameFootage of protesters disrupting Easter mass at Holy Name in Chicago and reaction from church members.
(04:10) | Source: CLTV

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