Archives for February 2009
Remember Meigs Field?
Meigs Field was a unique little airport on Chicago’s lakefront. Here is some footage from a landing there before Mayor Daley destroyed Meigs Field in …
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Fire on the 3300 Block of Halsted
A pretty serious fire broke out this morning at Halsted and Buckingham. Everyone escaped without injury, thankfully. via thecraigmcrae
Shedd Aquarium’s Oceanarium Gets Big Overhaul
It’s hard to believe that the Shedd Aquarium opened the Oceanarium 18 years ago, in 1991. Now it’s getting a needed overhaul, with new equipment, …
Old Town School Jam Session
This is exactly what make the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago so special. After classes, all students get the opportunity to jam …
Chicago Bears’ Matt Forte Gives a Crawfish Lesson
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is a fellow native of Slidell, Louisiana, and shows how to peel and eat crawfish – just in time …
A History of Chicago Jazz Greats
“Chicago and All That Jazz” was a production that chronicled the history of Jazz, specifically in Chicago, through performances by legends and Chicagoans Eddie Condon, …
Cubs Shortstop Ryan Theriot Talks Spring Training
Ryan Theriot has become a fan favorite in just a couple years. He talks about becoming a veteran player, team chemistry and how he prepares …
Chicago’s Andrew Bird Plays Tonight Show
The very talented, and Chicago native Andrew Bird performs “Fitz and the Dizzyspells” from his new album Noble Beast on The Tonight Show with Jay …
CNBC’s Rick Santelli’s Chicago Tea Party
Rick Santelli’s passionate diatribe on the housing crisis and the proposed bailouts. From the floor of the Merc in Chicago. Via the HeritageFoundation
What Chicago News Anchors Do During a Break
This is great. Long-time Chicago news anchors Robert Jordan and Jackie Bange perform a routine during a short break in the news. Apparently they have …
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