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FieldHouse Jones will host Secret Chicago trivia on February 7, 2019
Chicago, My Books

Test Your ‘Secret Chicago’ Trivia at FieldHouse Jones on 2/7

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 7, 2019March 9, 2019

Test your ‘Secret Chicago’ trivia at FieldHouse Jones on Thursday, February 7 from 6 – 8 p.m.

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View of Chicago's Tribune Tower
Architecture, Chicago

Inside Chicago’s Historic Tribune Tower

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 13, 2018November 20, 2018

Step inside the “world’s most beautiful office building” and discover the Tribune Tower’s secret passages, hidden symbols, and stunning views.

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Chicago Loop
Architecture, Chicago

Inside 10 Cool Chicago Architecture Sites

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 6, 2018December 9, 2018

Go behind the scenes of 10 incredible examples of Chicago architecture from Open House Chicago.

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Exhibit at the new Chicago Architecture Center
Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Peek into the New Chicago Architecture Center

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 15, 2018August 7, 2019

Explores Chicago’s newest cultural destination

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Amen Dunes plays Lincoln Hall Chicago
Chicago, Culture, Music

Amen Dunes Casts a Spell at Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2018January 7, 2025

Amen Dunes bewitched Lincoln Hall with an atmospheric psych-rock performance.

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'Secret Chicago' Trivia at the Native on June 23, 2018
Chicago, My Books

Join Two ‘Secret Chicago’ Events on June 23

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 18, 2018October 23, 2018

Join a double-header of ‘Secret Chicago’ book events on Saturday, June 23. I hope you can join me for weird Chicago trivia at the Native and the Martin launch party!

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Animals Love Cupcakes ZIne
Chicago, My Books

‘Secret Chicago’ Featured in Animals Love Cupcakes Zine

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 11, 2018January 26, 2020

I shared some fun Chicago secrets with 8-year-old zine creator Victoria for her project Animals Love Cupcakes.

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Author Jessica Mlinaric shares tips for Father's Day on WGN
Chicago, Media Appearances, My Books

Father’s Day Ideas from ‘Secret Chicago’

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 5, 2018June 1, 2024

Need Father’s Day ideas that are as unique as dad? I shared off-the-beaten-path suggestions from my book, Secret Chicago, on WGN Morning News.

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Secret Chicago book launch party at the Drifter
Chicago, My Books

Inside the ‘Secret Chicago’ Book Launch Party

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 1, 2018November 3, 2018

I celebrated the launch of my book ‘Secret Chicago’ with a book launch party at the Drifter! I was thrilled to share this milestone with family, friends, and readers.

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Chicago, My Books

Sharing Chicago’s Weird Secret Spots with Feast of Fun

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 3, 2018January 19, 2020

I shared Chicago secrets from my book with the Feast of Fun podcast.

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    Exploring Chicago Mysteries with WTTW
    April 23, 2024
  • Downtown Chicago view from Bank of America Tower
    Swapping Chicago Favorites with Peter Greenberg
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    Touring Chicago’s Mass Grave with WGN Morning News
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