We're giving away 10 passes to Lolla -- wanna win? Email and tell us why you deserve it more that the rest of those jokers!

One of my most favorite summer pastimes is digging through the piles-upon-piles of treasures at the Chicago Antique Market. Hundreds of vintage connoisseurs gather the best from the Midwest and beyond -- and haul it to Randolph Street the last weekend of every month...

I went this past Saturday and scored the awesome belt above... for $10!!! I snapped some pics of all of the wonderful gadgets and gizmos... check 'em here.

Public Enemies opens today in theaters, and this lucky lady got to chat with three-quarters of the stars. Johnny Depp sadly stopped short of lil' ole "metromix" on the Red Carpet -- but, I did get to query Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard and Director Michael Mann. Enjoy kiddies...

Do you like music? Do you like a WHOLE bunch of music? Do you like the August heat? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions... read on!

All of us at "metromix" love you so much that were giving away 10 passes to Lollapalooza 2009. Too good to be true? We know. Check out the awesome line-up here and watch this Thursday night to find out how you can win...

Summer is here and it's hot, hot, hot! I'll show you how to cool down your impact on Mother Earth -- from organic sunscreen to grass-fed beef, it's easy to keep Chica-GO GREEN :)

This picture popped up on our website today and it brings us joy. WGN's Marcus Leshock is fully entrenched at the Taste this week and it looks like he's enjoying his time and our Tribune dollars eating everything in sight.

So we'll have some fun at his expense and ask you to write the caption for this amazing pic. (Our suggestions after the jump.)

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One of my most favorite Michael Jackson memories is this chill-inducing performance of "Heal The World" during Superbowl XXVII, complete with a 35,000 person flash card show... AMAZING! It came at a time when the world was in repair after the Gulf War and still gives me goose bumps after all these years.

It got me thinking about the best of MJ that will live and breathe well beyond his brief 50 years. Read on for my Top 10 songs...

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The World's Largest Block Party is back and celebrating a quarter century in Chicago.

July 10th and 11th the West Loop will be packed for Gavin DeGraw, Ben Folds and Collective Soul. The best part is tickets are cheap at only $35! That includes admission and five drink tickets for the frothy beverage of your choice.

This year they are asking that you bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. If you decided to feed others Old St. Pat's will feed you with a free hot dog each day! It's a win / win.

Just yesterday I spoke with actor and poker player Vince Van Patten about MJ. The two grew up next door to each other... and Vince had nothing but the best to say about the entire Jackson family.

TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital and has died of Cardiac Arrest. He was 50.