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March 7, 2008

 2008 IHSA State Title Match - 215 lbs

IHSA State Title MatchFrom the description on YouTube: 02/15/08 - IHSA Wrestling Assembly Hall | Champaign, IL Class AA Championship Match at 215 lbs. Pat Walker (GBE)(45-2) v. Ben Apland (DGS)(43-0) Clips from the second half of the 1st period and most of the 3rd period. Sorry about my frantic commentary at the end. "
(03:04) | Source: YouTube

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 Tour Glen Ellyn's windowless house

windowless houseThe owner of a unique, windowless house in Glen Ellyn describes the ideas behind its renovations and gives you a peak inside.
(02:49) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 MMA match Mena vs. Chicago's Joe Thomas

joe thomasChicago's Joe Thomas in a match against Armondo Mena. From the description on DailyMotion: "Armondo Mena Vs Joe Thomas Dec 1, 2006"
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(03:50) | Source: DailyMotion

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 Highlights from Total Fight Challenge

total fight challenegHighlights from Total Fight Challenge 4 that took place in Hammond, IN. From the description on MySpace: "1 fight from my TFC 4 DVD. Scottie Epstein vs Peter Franchi"


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 Fast-Paised review: '10,000 BC'

10,000 BCIs "accidentally entertaining" a good thing? Metromix's Matt Pais lets you know.

(06:21) | Source: Metromix

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 Tricked out dinner with Teppan Chefs

Teppan ChefsMetromix host Marcus Leshock talks with a Teppan chef at Kiku in Naperville - and tries his hand at the table cooking technique.
(03:39) | Source: Metromix

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 Barley Wine

barley wineMetromix's Pogo stops by Piece in Wicker Park to learn all he can about Barley Wine.

(03:21) | Source: Metromix

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March 6, 2008

 'New Breed Chicago' jiu-jitsu competition

mma new breed chicagoFrom the description on YouTube: "New Breed won NAGA Midwest with a tremendous 1300 points in No Gi (nearly double the 2nd place team). This is a compilation of footage from the tournament, highlighting all skill levels--novice through advanced, white belt through black belt. We are very proud of our students and what they've learned and accomplished in such a short period of time. I'll let the jiu-jitsu speak for itself. Visit us: http://www.newbreedchicago.com "

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 He's going to drink that HOW?

drink decathelonFrom the description on YouTube: "How innertrend.com's designer B & E, is training for the bar decathlon innertrend.com/Decathlon. you want to compete? register and make your own video April 26th 2008. For more information, check out the decathlon blog and the registration page."
(00:39) | Source: YouTube

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 Bon Jovi & Daughtry sing together in Chicago

bon jovi and daughtry perform togetherFrom the description on YouTube: "Bon Jovi doing Blaze of Glory with Chris Daughtry (last half of song only, sorry!)at the United Center February 26, 2008 "

(03:22) | Source: YouTube

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 Illinois celebrates 'Uno the Beagle Day'

uno the beagleUno, the beagle who won Best In Show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, got his own day at his home state of Illinois.
(00:35) | Source: CLTV

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 Eppy's Deli in the Loop

eppy deliNew York may have Chicago beat when it comes to delis, but Eppy's Deli, with its second location now open in the Loop, is helping to fight the good fight.

(02:39) | Source: Metromix

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 Spring fashion trends at Beta Boutique

spring fashionMetromix's Bahar checks out the trends for spring fashion at Beta Boutique in Bucktown.
(02:31) | Source: Metromix

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 Free prom dresses with a message

prom dressesThe Guardian Angels of Joliet is giving away prom dresses for girls who enroll in a dating safety class.
(02:36) | Source: CLTV

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March 5, 2008

 Chicagoans compete in Pillsbury Bake-Off

bakeoff contestantsFrom ABC 7: "It is one of America's oldest recipe contests. The 43rd Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off is coming up in just a few weeks and this year, two of the 100 contestants are from the Chicago area. "

(04:40) | Source: ABC 7

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 'Dirty Pumpkin' - A comedy short

Seeder and LeeFrom the user description: "Chicago comic duo Seeder and Lee confront their little brother about his indiscretions."
(02:18) | Source: YouTube, Suggested by Chris

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 Dean Richards interviews Jim Carrey, Steve Carell

horton hears a whoWGN Dean Richards talks with funny men Jim Carrey and Steve Carell about the new movie "Horton Hears a Who." Watch for Jim to talk about his time in Chicago with girlfriend Jenny McCarthy at the minute mark.
(02:51) | Source: WGN

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 Play seeks lessons from Columbine

columbinusFrom CBS 2's Eye on Chicago: "A new play rooted in the tragedy at Columbine High School is now playing at Chicago's Raven Theater. "Columbinus" has been an emotional experience for all involved."
(08:45) | Source: CBS 2

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March 4, 2008

 Roundup of Irish Pubs in Chicagoland

irish pubs in chicagoA collection of the Metromix team's visits to Irish Pubs in the Chicago area.
Source: Metromix

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 Chicago company saving planet in style

reusable bagsThe Chicago-based company reusablebags.com has a - wait for it - reusable bag - for just about every situation you can think of.

(03:33) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicago Footworkingz promo reel

footworkFrom the description on imeem: "Chicago Footworkingz (Footworking) Promo Reel by Carnage Productions- Across many Chicago neighborhoods, a dance movement called “footworking” has been boiling for some time and is ready to explode globally. "

(05:34) | Source: imeem

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 Jennifer Hudson's American Idol audition

jennifer hudsonChicago's Jennifer Hudson (pre-Oscar winning) auditions for Randy, Paula and Simon on American Idol.

(02:00) | Source: imeem

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 The Chicago River turns green

chicago riverFrom the description on YouTube: "Dying The Chicago River Green St. Patrick's Day 2007 The Chicago River being dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. "
(01:09) | Source: YouTube

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 Lincoln Park panther gets a checkup

pantherA black panther at the Lincoln Park Zoo gets an routine checkup form the zoo hospital staff.
(01:06) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Paddy Long's Irish Pub

paddy longsMetromix's Pogo checks out Paddy Long's in Lincoln Park.
(03:15) | Source: Metromix

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March 3, 2008

 The Assembly at Engine Studios

The Assembly at Engine StudiosFrom the description on MySpace: "The Assembly record brand new material at Engine Studios in Bucktown, Chicago with producer Balthazar De Ley in May of 2007."

(13:59) | Source: MySpace

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 Funny ad for The Ink Spot

ink spot commercialFrom the description on Heavy.com: " The Ink Spot Commercial. Funny commercial we made for a print shop back in Chicago."
(01:16) | Source: Hevy.com

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 Of Mutts & Men

mutts and menOf Mutts and Men is a social club for dogs and people in Roscoe Village with plenty of room for the pooches to roam and plenty of fun for the owners.
(03:17) | Source: Metromix

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 Coffee @ Third World Cafe

coffeeThe Third World Cafe in Hyde Park has been bucking the coffee chain trend for nearly four years.
(02:30) | Source: Metromix

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 American Legion awards

american legionFrom the user's description: "Mike Kara Presents - American Legion Alexander Bradley Burns Post 80 Downers Grove, Illinois http://www.post80.org. Celebration Dinner for World War II Members "
(10:43) | Uploaded by Mike, Woodridge

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