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The Inne Towne Pet Motel was created by veterinarian Dr. J.W Hanover of Forest Park, IL, who had been practicing for almost 30 years at the time of the opening of the motel in 1976. His clients had been asking where they could find a reputable place to board their dogs, and the only available option was far enough away customers did not wish to drive there, so Dr. Hanover decided to fill the void in his area. Dr. Hanover noted that pet owners were usually concerned with the type of care they would receive at a boarding facility, including sanitation, smells, and the amount of attention the pet would receive. He tried to ensure he could ease the fears of pet owners and designed the facility to be accommodating for pets so it could easily be kept clean and sanitary. The Inne Towne Pet Motel was managed by Dr. Hanover’s vet tech of 5 years so that Dr. Hannover could assure guests their pets were in good hands.

 The pet motel accommodated over 200 cats and dogs in self-contained ceramic-tile kennel in various sizes and boasted air conditioning in the summer and cement floors that electronically heated in the winter. All animals were required to be up to date on shots and owners were required to leave their vets contact information incase of an emergency. The Inne Towne Pet Motel was open Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm as well as Saturdays from 9am-12pm and 2pm-4pm and the rates were $3 a day for cats and $4-$6 a day for dogs, depending on the size. The facility included a kitchen that could accommodate any dog, even if they were fussy. There were also cubbies for each pet so staff could keep their likes and dislikes, allergies, and medications could be checked on.

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WFYR is a former call sign of WKSC-103.5 Kiss FM. The Chicago radio station began in 1957 as WKFM. It played instrumental music with news on the hour and was the first station to broadcast in stereo exclusively. WKM got sold in 1973 to become WFYR. It played oldies. It sold again in 1991, became WWBZ, and played hard rock. It changed names again in 1994 to WRCX and went from hard rock to active rock. Toward the end of 1998, the station changed call letters and genre yet again, becoming WUBT and playing rhythmic oldies. Finally, in 2001, it became WKSC and plays contemporary hit radio.

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In an effort to promote tourism to its Caribbean territories, the United States permitted its tourist office to use the provocative phrase, “TRY A VIRGIN…island,” referring to virginity in loose terms in order to gain interest. The marketing garnered a negative response when brought to the attention of the Coalition on Third World Tourism and the Caribbean Council of Churches who frowned on comparisons of island life to virgin imagery, both the holy and worldly types.

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"No one sells more homes in Chicagoland than Thorsen." Thorsen was a real estate company, established in 1923, which sold homes in Chicago. Chicagoland refers to the Chicago Metropolitan Area. One of the company’s main catch phrases was “Thorsen Listens...Thorsen Works!” Several positive reviews were given in their newspaper ad in 1980, one of which stated “Thorsen’s teletype system lists your home in all their offices in seconds.” The company boasted twenty-six multi-service centers and used buttons, signs, matchboxes, and other items for advertising. The real estate company was extremely successful in the 1970s, with their company signs a familiar sight on sold house lots. Later, Thorsen was completely absorbed into the Coldwell Banker Company.

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The Skatium Ice Arena is located in the Skokie Park District in Skokie, IL. The Skokie Park District’s core values include commitment, environmental stewardship, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, openness, and service. The Skokie Park District has been around since 1928 as the Niles Center Park District before the town changed its name to Skokie in 1940, however, they have always encouraged the community around them to enjoy their leisure time in the outdoor spaces and facilities they offer, including the Skatium, since the early 1970's. The Skatium offers programs and leagues for those interested in hockey, figure skating, or recreational skating at any level. It is open for public skating year-round and boasts of skating legends Scott Hamilton, Denis Savard, Evan Lysacek, Sasha Cohen, and Stan Mikita as former skaters.

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Dacron Holofill is a brand of polyester filling that has been in production by Dacron for over fifty years. Polyester fiber has many practical uses and may be found in a variety of domestic products, such as bedding, clothing, and upholstery. Dacron is a registered trade name for a polyester fiber made by DuPont. Dacron is especially known for its durability, consistency, and quality. Dacron, unlike natural fibers, is hypoallergenic, non-absorbent, and mildew-resistant. The versatility of synthetic fibers as a whole has warranted them an important and well-deserved place in the textile industry and a reliable alternative to goose or down feathers as fill.

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On the Waterfront was a music festival in Rockford, Illinois, which featured various genres of well-known bands and local bands as well as food vendors and craft booths. The Illinois State Lottery was a sponsor of the event with their logo, a rainbow into a pot of gold. On the Waterfront Festival debuted in 1984 as a celebration of the centennial of Rockford’s founding in 1884 and ran annually over Labor Day Weekend in the River District for 29 years before ending in 2012. The 1987 lineup included Bonnie Koloc and Rockford’s own, Cheap Trick. Other reputable artists at the event over the years include Smashmouth, The Allman Brothers Band, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Daughtry, Shinedown, Kansas, Blake Shelton, Styx, Puddle of Mudd, Bare Naked Ladies, and “Weird Al” Yankovic

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Northern Automatic Blankets were heated blankets sold by the Sunbeam Corporation, which is based in Chicago. These blankets originally came in four colors (green, brown, yellow, and blue), were made from acrylic fibers, and had a lighted dial to adjust the heat settings. Ads for Northern Automatic Blankets marketed the product as a better-than-average blanket that would help cut costs on heating bills. Compared to running the heater, Northern Automatic Blankets were a cheaper and more comfortable alternative that only cost consumers 3 cents per night in electricity. This product was sold for about $30 during the 1950s at Sterchi’s, a home furnishing store with multiple branches across the nation.

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Trans Leasing, Inc. is an equipment financing company started in 1991. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Trans Leasing offers financing options for commercial trucks, trailers, and RVs. The company is one of the Top 10 Independently Owned Equipment Finance Companies in the United States, and the company does business in every state as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico. The company finances all kinds of equipment, and will work for customers no matter if they have one truck or thousands. The company’s vision is to “partner with you to provide personalized financial products.” Trans Leasing, Inc. has three custom specialty options available, summit finance, manufacturer and dealer finance, and specialty vehicles. Otherwise, there are financing options for a Terminal Rental Adjustment Clause (TRAC) lease, a Fair Market Value (FMV) lease, or an Installment lease.