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Just Announced: Finalists of the ‘Why Chicago’ Video Contest!

by blagica on November 30, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Here they are! Take a look at the five finalists of the Why Chicago Video contest. Beginning tomorrow, December 1, NBC5 Chicago will show each video on the air.  The winner of the contest will win a trip to Vancouver!

Don’t forget, YOU also have a chance to win - just for voting! The winner from the voting pool will win a trip to Boulder, Colorado - with a few friends, to boot.

Good Luck Everyone!

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Is This the ‘Why Chicago’ Video Winner?
One More Day to Enter!

by blagica on November 24, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Back during my Western Michigan University days, I worked well under pressure. I was a Resident Advisor, had a part time internship at an advertising agency and a full course load under my belt. �I usually started papers and projects long before they were due, but time and time again, I succumbed to the world of ‘last minutes’.

Are you a last minute person? Do you like to spend the day cranking out a project or…

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It’s Not Too Late To Create Your “Why Chicago” Video

by Theresa on November 22, 2008 in Enjoy     Comments

You really, really want to win that trip to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and you at least want a shot at $5,000 worth of video equipment. Unfortunately, you haven’t even started making a video and there are only three days left in the contest.

Fortunately, the weekend’s just getting started.

Every day Chicago is overflowing with things to do and this weekend is no exception. In fact, waiting until now could be a blessing in…

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Millennium Park Ice Skating Rink is Now Open!

by blagica on November 20, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Quick note to all you ice skating lovers! Debi Thomas was on hand to help open the ice skating rink in Millennium Park this week. Check out her interview with Chicago 2016!

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President Elect Obama Made a Chicago 2016 Video - Did You?

by blagica on November 20, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

Members of the Chicago 2016 are in Istanbul, Turkey and will be presenting their plan to 40 European members of the International Olympic Committee.  

President Elect Barack Obama created his own ‘Why Chicago’ video that will be played at the meeting. 

What are YOU waiting for? You have FIVE more days to tell the world ‘Why Chicago’. The contest ends November 25!

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What’s Your Chicago Story?

by Theresa on November 19, 2008 in Enjoy     Comments

As the third most populous city in the United States, Chicago is home to millions of transplants. People from all over the midwest, the country, and the world flock to the Windy City to take advantage of everything it has to offer. Every one of them has a story.

I moved to Chicago from Indianapolis seven years ago to be closer to my son. I had no job, an unused degree in journalism, and a lease…

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Why Chicago: Winter Warriors

by Andy on November 17, 2008 in Chicago 2016 Channel Blog     Comments

The Chicago Bears are not the only athletes in town persevering through frigid cold and gusting winds from Lake Michigan.  Chicagoans prolong the inevitable dormancy of winter by continuing weekend soccer matches, flag football games, and daily runs against the wind well into November and December.

During a recent Saturday morning jog along Lake Front Path with members of Team in Training, I was baffled by the number of dedicated athletes ignoring 20 degree weather and…

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