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Caffentures Coffee Crawl

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 20, 2012January 6, 2025

Caffentures offers regular crawls to introduce Chicagoans to the specialty coffee scene.

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Chicago, Culture

The Best Bites of Roscoe Village Burger Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 23, 2012January 6, 2025

Chicago’s five best creations on a bun.

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Chicago, Culture

Slightly Insulting Chicago Neighborhood Posters

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 15, 2012January 4, 2017

Highlighting the Chicago ‘hood qualities we love to hate

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Chicago, Culture

Rooftop Views in Speakeasy Style at Drumbar

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 6, 2012January 6, 2025

This Gold Coast bar doesn’t miss a beat.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 30, 2012January 6, 2025

Sample from over 50 Chicago breweries this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture

Green Scene: Chicago Green Music Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 25, 2012January 4, 2017

Green was the theme of this environmentally sustainable festival.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Foster the People Guest DJ Set at Ada Street

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 21, 2012January 7, 2025

Foster the People took over Ada Street’s vinyl library for a night.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Do Division Street Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 4, 2012January 4, 2017

The perfect elements for summer festing.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Your First Look at Lurie Children’s Hospital

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 10, 2012January 4, 2017

Step inside Children’s Memorial Hospital’s inspiring and supportive new home in Chicago.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Ada Street

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 4, 2012January 6, 2025

A hidden Chicago tavern that will beckon you back.

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