Source: Chicago Magazine
Chicago magazine’s March 2018 issue hit newsstands this week featuring stories about “the hidden city.” After spending the past year researching unusual and hidden Chicago places for my upcoming book, I was thrilled to contribute to this issue.
These stories promise to “cast light into dark corners, unlock stubborn mysteries, and share untold stories.” Check out my articles below and pick up an issue to uncover the other Chicago secrets hiding between its pages!
Caution! Weird Energy Ahead
Fulton Market’s energy is off the charts, and the reason for the neighborhood’s appeal may be metaphysical. A shaman confirmed what artists long claimed – an energy vortex is at work where you would least expect it. Read more >
Paintings for the People
A Chicago Park District building is the unlikely location of one of the largest collections of American impressionism in the Midwest. The priceless collection was entirely donated, but visitors can admire it for free. Read more >
Radiation Underfoot
Hiking the leafy trails at Red Gate Woods, you’d never know you’re on radioactive ground. You can visit the remains of the Manhattan Project in the Cook County Forest Preserve, but as the marker says, “Caution – Do Not Dig.” Read more >
A Cemetery for One
How did a soldier who fought Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo end up buried in a South Side scrap yard? I visited Andreas von Zirngibl’s grave at Chicago’s smallest cemetery. Read more >
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
