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Chicago, Culture

Guest Post – Bicycle Film Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 1, 2011January 6, 2017

The fest showed short flicks featuring the urban bike culture around the world.

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Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 28, 2011January 6, 2017

The whole world is my native land.

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Arts, Culture

Art for Art’s Sake: Google Art Project

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 26, 2011January 6, 2017

Google uses its Street View technology to open an art window on the world.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Robyn – 02/14/11

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 23, 2011January 7, 2025

That time that Robyn was my valentine.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Sweet Home Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 14, 2011February 16, 2025

In honor of Valentine’s Day I’m sharing four of my favorite reasons to love Chicago.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Spoiler Alert at Second City

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 10, 2011January 6, 2017

Here’s why you’ll love Second City’s current mainstage show.

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Chicago, Culture

80 Sips Challenge Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 5, 2011January 6, 2025

Game on Chicago, it’s wine time.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Halsted & Webster

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 4, 2011January 6, 2017

A stylish take on snowy weather gear.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Snowdozing

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 2, 2011January 6, 2017

The morning after the craziest snowfall I’ve seen in my life.

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Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 31, 2011January 6, 2017

Inspiration courtesy of Tom Petty.

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