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Chicago’s Best Fried Chicken

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 26, 2015January 6, 2025

One of the best things you can do in Chicago is to embark on a fried chicken crawl.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Photography Article Featured by Instagram

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 22, 2015January 4, 2017

I recently published my 100th piece for Chicagoist, an article that explores the ways Chicago’s budding and professional photographers utilize Instagram to connect and sharpen…

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Chicago, Croatia, Culture, Music

Favorite Posts of 2014

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 15, 2015January 7, 2025

A few of my favorite projects from the past year.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Edward Gorey Exhibits at LUMA

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 9, 2014January 4, 2017

The Loyola University Museum of Art highlights Edward Gorey’s whimsy in two current exhibits.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Celebrate National Poetry Month

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 15, 2014January 4, 2017

Take advantage of free readings at the Poetry Foundation in Chicago.

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Embrace the Elements with Snow Trekking at Northerly Island

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 18, 2014January 4, 2017

Snow trekking is available at Chicago’s Northerly Island most winter weekends.

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Take Heart Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 11, 2014January 4, 2017

On loving Chicago, in spite of the polar vortex.

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Chicago, Culture

Greetings from Jeppson’s

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 6, 2014January 6, 2025

A celebration of Chicago’s bitter bastard of the spirit world, Malört

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Do This: Danish Opera & Phillipines Benefit

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 20, 2014January 7, 2025

Two unique musical performances hit Chicago this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Favorite Posts of 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 1, 2014January 7, 2025

Here are some favorite posts I’ve written elsewhere in 2013.

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Urban Explorer is a travel blog highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems to inspire curious travelers by Jessica Mlinaric, author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.'
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