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Chicago’s Oldest Restaurant to Close

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

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

Chicago’s ESPN Zone interactive Sports Arena

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

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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

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

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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

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

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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

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.