Jacquée T. is the former columnist for "Letter from Chicago" a newspaper column about Chicago life. Here are examples of the subjects she covered.

Chicago’s Oldest Restaurant to Close

Chicago’s oldest restaurant to close Feb. 28, 2006.


Chicago’s ESPN Zone interactive Sports Arena

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While responding to a reader’s request to find places 12 and 14 year old boys would like, Jacquee T. checks out Chicago’s ESPN Zone interactive Sports Arena. Here she is bowling a gutter ball in the miniature bowling alley.(Her score eventually improves.)


Museum of Holography

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Jacquee T. wears holographic glasses, learns about holography, and is enchanted by holograms, at the Museum of Holography @ 1134 W. Washington.


Bringing Oceans to the Midwest

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Bringing Oceans to the Midwest, the history of the John G. Shedd Aquarium. Here’s Jacquee T. and Otto Otter by the Oceanarium in spring, 2005.


Festival of Lights Parade


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

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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

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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

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


Mickey Mouse 75th anniversary celebrated in Chicago

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Mickey Mouse 75th anniversary celebrated in Chicago.


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

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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.