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April 30, 2008

 Vehicles involved in fatal crash

Indiana car crashFour people killed in a three-car wreck at 101st and Randolph St. in Merrillville, Ind. This is footage of the cars after the accident.


(00:48) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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  Fast-Paised review: 'Iron Man'

iron manThe summer blockbuster season opens with 'Iron Man.' But does it deserve all the hype? Metromix's Matt Pais let's you know.

(01:46) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicagoans talk about their fashion sense

chicagoans styleMetromix's Bahar takes to the streets of Chicago to find out what people are wearing, why they are wearing it and where they're shopping.
(01:59) | Source: Metromix

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 Jazz with BMR4

bmr4The members of the jazz band BMR4 don't play jazz in the traditional sense. Watch their version of Black Sabbath's Ironman.
(03:21) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicago's best workouts

working out in ChicagoMetromix's Jackie shows you the best non-traditional workouts around the city.

(03:02) | Source: Metromix

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 The Lonely Critic

the lonely criticFrom the description on YouTube: "A song and video by Jeff Ruby, Chicago magazine's deputy dining editor, about his job. "

(03:29) | Source: YouTube

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 29, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Tuesday, April 29 airing of Wttw's Chicago Tonight.

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 Time-lapse of Aqua construction

aquaTime-lapse video footage of the construction of the Aqua tower downtown.

(03:05) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 American Idol Recap: Top Five

american idol recap"Metromix on CLTV" host Marcus Leshock recaps the American Idol top five and their performances of Neil Diamond's hit songs.

For more of Marcus and the Metromix crew check out their blog at www.cltv.com/metromix

And for "American Idol" recaps, commentary and predictions with RedEye attitude, visit the Vital Idol blog at redeyechicago.com/vitalidol.

(05:44) | Uploaded by: Marcus, Source: Fox

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April 29, 2008

 Snoop Dogg stops by B96

snoop doggFrom the description on YouTube: "Watch as B96's Stylz & Roman interview the KING of the West Coast..."
(06:55) | (07:24) | Source: YouTube

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 Mariah Carey in Chicago

mariah carreyMega popstar Mariah Carey seen in Chicago, and is that Nick Cannon with her? From the description on YouTube: "www.TheBootsGirls.com"

(03:21) | Source: YouTube

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 Backstage interview with Rogue Wave

rouge waveFrom the description on vimeo: "Lauren Williamson (in her first ever Backstage Interview appearance) sat down with Zach Rogue from Rogue Wave in our Upstairs Lounge to discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of life on the road, the spiritual well-being derived from organic gardening, and why Chicago is the greatest place ever for seemingly everything."
(08:53) | Source: Vimeo

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 Chicago's biggest 16-inch softball league

16-inch softballchicago tonightChicago Tonight takes a look at one of the biggest and busiest 16-inch softball league in the world - located in Washington Park.

(08:21) | Source: wttw

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 28, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Monday, April 28 airing of WTTW's Chicago Tonight.

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April 28, 2008

 Young Cubs fan sings Take Me Out to the Ballgame

young cubs fan sing take me out to the ballgameShe's small. She's loud. And she's singing from atop a shelf. From the description on YouTube: "Take me out to the ballgame by Madelyn Glover. Madelyn has been a HUGE Cubs fan since she was born... Almost 4 years old, Madelyn's favorite song is "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" Madelyn enjoys watching many CUBS games with her Daddy and loves the Seventh Inning Stretch. It would be a dream come true for Madelyn to get the opportunity to sing at Wrigley Field someday."
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(00:40) | Source: YouTube

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 The littlest Cubs fan

cubs fan sings go cubs goOne little Cubs fan sings his heart out. From the YouTube description: "I sincerely hope this doesn't jinx them"
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(00:18) | Source: YouTube

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 Jay-Z at the United Center

jay-z at the United CenterFrom the description on YouTube: "Heart of the City - Chicago 4/26/08 (United Center)

Jay Z "Show Me What You Got" "

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(00:36) | Source: YouTube

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 Review: Reel Club in Oak Brook

reel clubTribune critic reviews Reel Club, a sea food restaurant in the Oak Brook Mall which was recently named by Metromix.com as a great restaurant in the suburbs for outdoor seating.
(02:09) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Pinstripes in Northbook

pinstripesBowling, bocce and bistro are the specialties at Pinstripes in Northbrook. It was recently named by Metromix as one of the best places in the Suburbs to eat outdoors.

(02:54) | Source: Metromix

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 Unedited footage: Dewey Cox at the Cubby Bear

dewey coxDewey Cox - aka John C Reily - performs live at the Cubbie Bear in Wrigleyville.
(03:21) | Source: Metromix | Warning: Language

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 Kids at Cabrini-Green talk about violence

kids at carbini-greenKids in Chicago's Carbini-Green neighborhood share their thoughts and experiences with violence and gangs in the area.

(02:46) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 25, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Friday, April 25 airing of Wttw's Chicago Tonight.

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April 25, 2008

 Sara Bareilles at House of Blues

sara bareillesFrom the description on YouTube: "Sara Bareilles performing at The House of Blues in Chicago April 17th 2008."
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(03:45) | Source: YouTube

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 Berwyn Jaycees Monster-Mini Golf

mini golf in berwynFrom the user's description: "This segment is from The Chicagoland Based Cable Television Show - "Mike Kara Presents...http://www.mikekara.com This segment features The Berwyn Jaycees holding their 4th annual Monster-Mini Golf Pub Crawl. Six Different Bars in Downtown Berwyn each build their own mini-golf hole and Jaycees go from bar to bar playing each hole and keeping score, and along the way at each bar they enjoy a nice ice-cold beverage."
(08:32) | Uploaded by: Mike, Woodridge

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 Felice on final of Fight Girls

felice herrigFelice Herrig from Buffalo Grove shows off her fights skills in the final episode of Fight Girls.

(02:27) | Source: YouTube

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 Chicago's love affair with hot dogs

hot dogsFrom the description on Revver: "Documentary about the impact of hot dogs on American culture...seriously"


(07:45) | Source: Revver

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight - April 24, 2008

chicago tonightchicago tonightSegments from the Thursday, April 24 airing of WTTW's Chicago Tonight.

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 Music Fix with Pogo: The Duke Spirit

duke spiritMusic Fix With Pogo: Chicago, we have one of those rare concert experiences coming our way. The kind when the opening band is the bigger reason to go to a gig than the headliner is. That's the case on May 4th at The Metro, when London's The Duke Spirit plays the supporting slot for San Fransisco natives Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

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 Review: 'Baby Mama'

baby mamaWill Tina Fey wit and charm translate to the big screen? Tribune critic Michael Phillips has your answer.
(02:22) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Deception'

deceptionThe title gives away the movie says Metromix's Matt Pais of the new, not-so-thrilling thriller, "Deception."

(01:43) | Source: Metromix

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Harold and Kumar'

harold and kumarMetromix's Matt Pais reviews "Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay."

(01:37) | Source: Metromix

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April 24, 2008

 Alfresco dining on Southport

alfresco diningWarmer weather drives the foodies outdoors and Metromix's Jackie takes a tour of a alfresco diners paradise on Southport.
(02:35) | Source: Metromix

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