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May 9, 2008

 Fast-Paised review: 'What happens in Vegas'

what happens in vegasThe new romantic comedy 'What happens in Vegas' should have stayed unmade, according to Metromix.com's Matt Pais.

(01:55) | Source: Metromix

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 Unedited video: R. Kelly arrives at court

r kelly arrives for trialUnedited footage of singer R.Kelly arrives for his trial which is set to begin May 9, 2008.
(01:26) | Source: CLTV

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Ask Alpana

alpanachicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight asks Check, Please! host Alpana Singh: which wine pairs well with Indian food? The answer to that question, and lots more. Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight? Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight


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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Blue Bag Bust

blue bagchicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight reveals the city’s decade-old Blue Bag recycling program is a bust. What do we do now, and how much is it going to cost? Eddie Arruza and his panel weigh in. Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight?
Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight


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 Gaetano's in Forest Park

gaetano's in forest parkChef Gaetano di Benedetto scaled back from his former restaurant Piazza and opened Gaetano's in Forest Park, focusing more on detail and service.

(02:47) | Source: Metromix

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 'Speed Racer' - Reviews and Trailer

speed racerThe cartoon come s to the big screen in a live action remake of Speed Racer. Check out reviews from Metromix's Matt Pais and Tribune's Michael Phillips as well as the official trailer, clips from the film and a featurette.

Source: Metromix, Chicago Tribune

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May 8, 2008

 Blue Sky Bakery in Albany Park

blue sky bakerySure the homemade eats in Blue Sky Bakery are tasty, but the employees have stories too. The not-for-profit cafe is employs disadvantaged 18-24 year-olds who are looking to build a better future for themselves.

(02:40) | Source: Metromix

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Primary Split Decision

election050808.jpgchicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight analyzes yesterday’s somewhat surprising Democratic primary results. Is the contest all but over? Carol Marin’s panel takes a closer look. Want to watch more segments from this episode? Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight


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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Lake County Controversy

wttw's chicago tonightchicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight grills the mayor of Hammond, Indiana, one of the last holdouts for last night’s primary election results. Why did they keep an anxious nation guessing? Want to watch more segments from this episode? Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight


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 Music Fix with Pogo: My Bloody Valentine

my  bloody valentineMusic Fix With Pogo:My Bloody Valentine return!! The forefathers of fuzzy indie rock are back in an earth-shattering reunion. And they're coming to Chicago.

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May 7, 2008

 Ellen's Chicago monologue

ellen in chicagoEllen's Chicago-centric monologue from the opening of her show in - where else? - Chicago.

(03:21) | Source: Ellen DeGenres Show, Warner Bros.

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 Shelly's street talk: Paris Hilton

showbiz shellyB96's Showbiz Shelly heads to the street to start her new segment "Shelly's Street Talk" to ask the locals about entertainment topics. This week: Paris Hilton

For more videos, check out B96.com

(02:31) | Source: YouTube

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 Cinners Chili Parlor in Lincoln Square

cinners chili in chicagoNothing beats Chicago when it comes to pizza and hot dogs - but chili? Well Cincinnati may have a leg up on us. But the people at Cinners Chili Parlor is bringing some of that local flavor to the Windy City.

(02:55) | Source: Metromix

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 Neighborhood tour: Back of the Yards

back of the yardsMetromix's Pogo checks out the Back of the Yards and the history and entertainment it has to offer.

(03:26) | Source: Metromix

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 American Idol Recap: Top Four

american idol recap"Metromix on CLTV" host Marcus Leshock recaps the performances from the Top 4 contestants on American Idol!

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.

(06:20) | Uploaded by: Marcus, Source: Fox

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May 6, 2008

 Shelly's Street Talk: Mariah Married?

showbiz shelly street talkB96's Showbiz Shelly heads to the streets to start her new segment "Shelly's Street Talk" to ask the locals about entertainment topics. This week: Mariah Carey/Nick Cannon Wedding
For more videos, check out B96.com
(03:05) | Source: YouTube, B96

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 'Dear Mayor Daley' sketch on 'IL-informed'

dear mayor daleyFrom the description on vimeo: "Schadenfreude wrote and performed for a new WTTW-produced venture entitled "IL-Informed" - 30 minutes of Illinois fun. This sketch is from the pilot episode in which we tackle issues centered on "housing". "

(03:21) | Source: vimeo

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 Ride Makerz in Woodfield Mall

Ride MakerzBuild-a-Bear but for cars? Metromix host Marcus Leshock checks out the new store at Woodfield Mall.

(03:24) | Source: Metromix

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 Chicago man plans his beer-can burial

Pabst CasketFrom the description on Yahoo! "Bill Bramanti will love Pabst Blue Ribbon eternally, and he's got the custom-made beer-can casket to prove it. The 67-year-old suburban Chicago man ordered a casket that looks just like a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer."

(01:10) | Source: Yahoo News

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 A Cooler Planet an Roscoe Village

cooler planetA Cooler Planet in Roscoe Village is owner by two sisters who are helping people take steps to live a life that's more Earth-friendly.

(03:11) | Source: Metromix

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 Ben Harper and Tom Morello

ben harper and tom morelloRage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and singer-songwriter Ben Harper stopped by a daycare in Chicago to raise awareness for SEIU Labor Union and also performed.

(03:11) | (03:27) | Source: Metromix

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 Unedited video: Mice at O'Hare

mice at O'HareWGN's unedited video of the rodent problem at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
(00:36) | Source: WGN

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 Rodents at O'Hare

mice at o'hareFlight delays and lost luggage aren't the only issue you may experience the next time you fly through Chicago's O'Hare Airport. WGN investigates the airports rodent infestation.
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May 5, 2008

 Love letters to Chicago at Looptopia

looptopiaFrom the description on YouTube: "Take a look at the behind-the-scenes of our interactive installation piece at this years Looptopia. Participants were asked to write a love letter to Chicago on materials that will be formed into a book titled, "Blowing Kisses from the Windy City." Then from midnight-5am we held a film festival screening all of our work. Follow the progress at TrashOnRubbish.com Music: Brian Kelly - She is Dancing"
(04:12) | Source: YouTube

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 Trying to see Ellen in Chicago

ellen in chicagoFrom the description on YouTube: "Ellen came to Chicago and I went through quite a bit of trouble trying to go see her!!"

(05:28) | Source: YouTube

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 Kappy's in Morton Grove

kappy'sService with a smile isn't just a saying at Kappy's in Morton Grove - where you can get breakfast all day long.
(02:17) | Source: Metromix

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 Tom and Katie in Chicago

tom cruise in chicagoFrom the description on YouTube: "Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes & Suri in Chicago! www.TheBootsGirls.com"

(00:20) | Source: YouTube

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 Chicago Dancing Festival 2007

Chicago Dancing FestivalFrom the user's description: "Following the phenomenal success of the inaugural 2007 Chicago Dancing Festival, the Chicago Dancing Company is proud to announce the Festival will return in 2008. After attracting an audience of more than 8,500 in 2007, this critically acclaimed celebration of dance has been expanded to three free events to take place Aug. 18-20. The 2008 Chicago Dancing Festival will include a free performance showcasing 20th Century Masters, Monday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Dr., and a free modern dance lecture demonstration, Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. The Festival culminates in Celebration of American Dance, a free outdoor performance featuring premier dance artists from some of the country most esteemed companies Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. For more information about the 2008 Chicago Dancing Festival or the Chicago Dancing Company visit www.chicagodancingfestival.com or email info@chicagodancingfestival.com. The 2008 Chicago Dancing Festival is presented in Association with Museum of Contemporary Art and City of Chicago, Millennium Park."

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