Archive for September, 2008

Festival of Lights Parade

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008


Jacquee T. rides in the front seat of O’Leary’s vintage fire truck in the 2004 Festival of Lights parade. Photo courtesy of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association.

Lynfred Winery

Monday, September 29th, 2008

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Wine tastings and the 2004 year long 25th Anniversary celebration at Lynfred Winery in Roselle. Pic shows Miss Thomas at Lynfred Winery tasting; the door to the Winery gift shop is in the background.

Thirsty Tiger

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

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Jacquee T.’s adventure while on the race boat ‘Thirsty Tiger’ during the 2004 Tri-State Regatta.

O’Leary’s Fire Truck Tours

Friday, September 26th, 2008

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Experiencing O’Leary’s Fire Truck Tours, on vintage, open-air fire trucks.

Mickey Mouse 75th anniversary celebrated in Chicago

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

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Mickey Mouse 75th anniversary celebrated in Chicago.

Isn’t That Amazing! The Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

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Jacquee T. tries her own style in commercial spiels, by demonstrating the Super Bass-O-Matic 76 at the exhibit Isn’t That Amazing! The Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil featuring the history and the products of Popeil Brothers and Ronco. The exhibit was at the Chicago Cultural Center, Spring 2004.

2004 Chicago Auto Show

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

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An intimate understanding of sportscar enthusiasts, introducing the 2004 Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 6-15.

Drake Hotel’s Coq d’Or 70th Anniversary

Friday, September 19th, 2008

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Jacquee-T and staff members Chris and Christine celebrating the Drake Hotel’s Coq d’Or 70th Anniversary–and the 70th anniversary of Prohibition Repeal– on Dec. 5, 2003.

Are the Chicago Cubs cursed?

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Are the Chicago Cubs cursed? Miss Thomas asks Sam Sianis, the owner of the Billy Goat Tavern. In 1945, Sam’s uncle declared a curse on the Wrigley Field team.
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Kenneth Fron

Monday, September 15th, 2008

1Now the banker makes jewelry, how Chicagoan Kenneth Fron realized his dream.