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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

The Bahá’í House of Worship: Chicago’s Suburban Sanctuary

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 18, 2011January 5, 2017

Visiting the only Bahá’í House of Worship in North America.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Remembering 9/11 at The Art Institute

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 11, 2011January 5, 2017

Jitish Kallat’s art installation is a call to unity.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

North Coast Music Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 1, 2011January 7, 2025

Round out summer festival season in Union Park.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Randolph Street Market

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 30, 2011January 5, 2017

A colorful pair of outfits for a weekend at the market.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Best Coast at Lollapalooza

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2011January 7, 2025

A rainstorm didn’t dampen Best Coast’s Lollapalooza performance.

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Street Scene: Marilyn on Michigan

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 26, 2011January 5, 2017

Seward Johnson’s sculpture is turning heads on Michigan Avenue.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart at Lollapalooza

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 21, 2011January 7, 2025

An easygoing indie pop performance for summer days.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago’s Best of the Fests – July 2011

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 16, 2011January 5, 2017

Chicagoans pack in their fun in the sun while they can all summer long.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Vintage Outdoor Ads in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 13, 2011January 5, 2017

This video offers a look at daily life in Chicago circa 1942.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Lollapalooza 2011: A Musical Snapshot

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 9, 2011January 7, 2025

At a festival this massive you simply can’t do it all…but you can try.

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