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Jessica Mlinaric and Geoffrey Baer with bicycles at the Illinois-Indiana State Line Boundary Marker
Chicago

Exploring Chicago Mysteries with WTTW

Explore three Chicago mysteries with me and Geoffrey Baer!

Author Jessica Mlinaric in Chicago
Chicago

Chicago Scavenger Featured in the Chicago Tribune

Jessica Mlinaric walks down Chicago's wood block alley
Architecture

Secret Spot: Chicago’s Wood Block Alley

Photo of a guest room at the Robey hotel in Chicago
Architecture, Chicago

Room Key: The Robey Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2016January 12, 2025

Enjoy minimal, elegant design in the heart of Chicago’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood.

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Photo of Roisin Murphy performing at Chicago's Double Door
Chicago, Culture, Music

Roisin Murphy’s Many Faces at Double Door

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 15, 2016January 7, 2025

The avant-garde Irish pop star thrilled Chicago fans during her sold out show at the Double Door.

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Interior of Studio Gang at Open House Chicago 2016
Architecture, Chicago

Step Inside Chicago’s Historic Architecture

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 18, 2016June 21, 2018

Explore iconic landmarks and neighborhood gems with these photos from Open House Chicago 2016.

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circus performer with fire at riot fest
Chicago, Culture, Music

Riot Fest 2016 Highlights

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 19, 2016January 7, 2025

Riot Fest features up and comers as well as that band you haven’t blasted since driving to high school.

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Architecture, Chicago

Discover 200 Free Architecture Tours with Open House Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 9, 2016January 24, 2017

The sixth annual Open House Chicago offers 200+ free tours on October 15 and 16.

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Chicago, Columbus, Culture, Detroit

Culinary Collective Embarks on Midwest Tour

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 8, 2016January 6, 2025

CRUX will bring innovative pop-up dinners to four Midwest cities this fall.

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Travel News

5 Tips for Buying Event Tickets

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 6, 2016January 4, 2017

Check out these ticket-buying tips for travelers.

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Architecture, Culture, New York City

Link Love: This Old House

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 1, 2016January 4, 2017

Here are four ways to get up close to homes around the world.

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Culture, Music

Thursday Turntable: Varsity

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 25, 2016January 7, 2025

Surrendering summer too quickly? Varsity is here to help us savor those lingering golden days.

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Chicago, Culture

The French Riviera Lands in Chicago for Grey Goose’s Boulangerie Bleue

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 12, 2016January 6, 2025

Grey Goose brought the French Riviera to Chicago for an immersive pop-up.

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