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May 16, 2008

 Hancock building: Bottom to (very) top

hancock buildingWGN explores the John Hancock building - bottom to the very, very top.

(02:58) | Source: WGN

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 CLTV presents 'NIU: Together, Forward'

niu specialCLTV's program, "NIU: Together, Forward" is a look at how a group of students lives were changed because of the shooting on the NIU campus on Feb 14, 2008. CLTV worked closely with student journalists from NIU's Northern Television Center, the student newspaper "The Northern Star" as well as a sit-down interview with the president of NIU, John Peters."


Source: CLTV

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 R. Kelly back on trial

r kellyFrom the YouTube description: "rolling out TV takes you to Chicago, Illinois at the Cook County Jail where the trial for R. Kelly's child pornography is opening back up after 6 years. We talk with supporters and protesters about their thoughts on the case. Exclusively on rolling out TV!"

(02:44) | Source: YouTubeWarning: Content

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 EnCore Sneaker Boutique in Wrigleyville

encore storeFrom the description on YouTube: "The hottest kicks on the North side of Chicago. Dunks, Air Forces, Jordans and more. "

(03:01) | Source: YouTube

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 Eatin' cheap: Hub's in Lincoln Square

hub'sYou like-a the juice, eh? Metromix's Pogo sure does as he checks out Hub's in Lincoln Square, near Budlong Woods area - where Greek food meets American all for one low price.

(02:54) | Source: Metromix

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Chicago Trivia

chicago tonightchicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight asks tour expert and travelogue producer Geoffrey Baer some wide-ranging questions about Chicago trivia.

Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight?
Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight

(6:56) | Source: wttw, chicago tonight

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 David Schwimmer celebrates Lookingglass

schwimmerActor David Schwimmer talks to the Chicago Tribune about the Lookingglass Theatre, which celebrates its 20th year in Chicago this month. Schwimmer is a founding ensemble member for this internationally celebrated theatre troupe, which specializes in visually enticing productions of both classics and new plays.


(03:08) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Fast-Paised review: 'Prince Caspian'

prince caspianAs good as the book? As good as the first one? Metromix's Matt Pais answers all your questions and more with his review of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."

(01:29) | Source: Metromix

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May 15, 2008

 Citizen Kate's Super Tuesday in Chicago

citizen kateFrom the description on CitizenKate.Tv: "Citizen Kate scores at the Barack Obama Super Tuesday Rally in Chicago when she catches up with Mayor Richard M. Daley and Reverend Jesse Jackson."
For more Citizen Kate, check out her website: CitizenKate.TV

(03:53) | Source: Veoh.com

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 Western wear at Alcala's

alcala'sAlcala's in West Town is the go-to place for Western-style fashion, as Metromix's Pogo found out.

(03:34) | Source: Metromix

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 Review: Green Zebra in West Town

green zebra"A unique Chicago culinary treasure" is just the start of Tribune critic Phill Vettel's review of the "vegetable-focused" Green Zebra in West Town.

(02:17) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Great views at Cityscape bar

cityscape barThe Holiday Inn Mart Plaza did some rearranging, relocated a few corner offices and came up with Cityscape bar - an above-average hotel bar with food, drinks and spectacular views.

(02:47) | Source: Metromix

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May 14, 2008

 Neighborhood tour: La Grange

la grangeMetromix's Bahar checks out the sights and sounds and tastes of La Grange.

(03:40) | Source: Metromix

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 Filming of Dark Knight

dark knightFrom the description on YouTube: "Footage of mid-July filming of Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight, in Chicago. Christian Bale reprises his role as the Caped Crusader."

(03:16) | Source: YouTube

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 Photos and video from 'Dark Knight' set

dark knightFrom the description on Brightcove: "Pictures and Video From the Dark Knight Set"

(02:39) | Source: Revver

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 Music Fix with Pogo: The Cure

the cureMusic Fix With Pogo:Alternative music forefathers The Cure are returning with a new album, and are currently on tour. How does a group that began in the late 70's keep up with the times?

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Post-American World

fareed zakariachicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight talks with Newsweek editor and author Fareed Zakaria, who explains how we are moving into a “Post-American World.” Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight?
Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight

(10:06) | Source: wttw, chicago tonight

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Concert proposal

chicago concert proposalchicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight warns that the Windy City’s lively concert scene might be quieted by a new City Council proposal. Elizabeth Brackett’s panel weighs in. Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight?
Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight

(11:04) | Source: wttw, chicago tonight

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 Shia LaBeouf talks about Chicago arrest

shia labeoufActor Shia LaBeouf's appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman where he discusses his arrest in a Chicago Walgreens. From the YouTube description: "Shia LaBeouf on LateShow, with David Letterman, promotion of Indie..."

(09:50) | Source: YouTube

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 American Idol Recap: Top Three

american idol recapMetromix on CLTV" host Marcus Leshock recaps the Top 3 performances 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.

(06:16) | Uploaded by: Marcus, Source: Fox

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May 13, 2008

 New trailer for 'Dark Knight'

trailer for the dark knightThe latest trailer for 'The Dark Knight' - the next Batman film that was shot in Chicago.

(02:31) | Source: YouTube

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Chris Farley book

chris farleychicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight remembers larger-than-life SNL comedian Chris Farley, in an interview with his brother – author of a new book. Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight?

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(8:10) | Source: wttw, chicago tonight

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 WTTW's Chicago Tonight: Rahm Emanuel

chicago tonightchicago tonightWTTW's Chicago Tonight gets the latest political scoop from Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel, in an exclusive chat with Carol Marin. Want to watch more segments from Chicago Tonight? Visit http://www.wttw.com/chicagotonight

(21:05) | Source: wttw, chicago tonight

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 Man breaks world record for bicycling

bike recordGeorge Hood of Aurora IL, broke the world record for stationary bicycling. He rode the bike for close to 176 hours.

(01:18) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 R.Kelly court drama

rkelly in courtCelebTV.com interviews defense attorney Andre Grant who talks about the R.Kelly trial.
(02:42) | Source: Metacafe

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May 12, 2008

 Gas prices protest song

gas songJay Weinberg of Valparaiso, Ind. sings his orignal song "Price Gouge'n," written to protest high gas prices, for Chicago media at Navy Pier.

(03:47) | Source: Chicago Tribune

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 Comedy Sketch: Stereotypes vie for Neighborhood

neighborhood stereotypesFrom 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". "

(05:08) | Source: Vimeo

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 The Police perform in Chicago

police concert chicagoFrom the description on YouTube: "The Police live @ the Alllstate Arena p[laying Every Breath You Take."
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(02:50) | Source: YouTube

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 Sting sings with Elvis Costello at the Allstate

sting and elvis costelloFrom the description on YouTube: "Alison - Elvis Costello & the Imposters and Sting! He walked on stage in the middle of the song, turned my camera on quickly and got the rest Live at Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL 5/10/08"
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(02:04) | Source: YouTube

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 Tony Romo sings a Cubs game

tony romoDallas Cowboys Quarter Back Tony Romo sings 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Wrigley Field.

(01:00) | Source: WGN

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