Chicago’s Best of the Fests – June 2011
There are over 400 street festivals to choose from in Chicago this summer.
Street Scene: 4th of July on the Chicago River
The Trump Tower and Wrigley Building as viewed from the Chicago River. Happy Independence Day from Chicago! Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010…
Street Scene: Chicago Pride Parade
A spectrum of Chicagoans show their true colors celebrating the annual Pride Parade in Lakeview. [photos by m. fletch & stina m.] Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric…
Street Scene: Ohio Highway
Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is…
Street Style: Armitage & Sheffield
Tara greets summer in style with the perfect nude wedge, patterned satin shorts from Forever 21, and her English bulldog Hank. Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded…
Book Lover’s Bliss at Printer’s Row Lit Fest
Chicago is shining today, and the crisp white tents lining Printer’s Row point upward as if suspended by strings from the cerulean sky. The South…
Link Love: Unexpected Journeys
Whether across the world, from one career to another, into the past or a new season, enjoy exploring this week’s unexpected journeys. remembering: 1989 comes…
Street Scene: Hot Child in the City
Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is…
Street Style: Monroe & Wabash
Jamie layers preppy basics with a thrifted cardigan and khaki shorts, and Oxfords by Urban Outfitters. Her update on classic staples is perfect for the…
Street Scene: Chicago Turkish Festival
There are a few days left to explore the 9th annual Chicago Turkish Festival at Daley Plaza. Stop by this FREE fest through May 25 to…