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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

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Chicago, Culture

Relive Old School Chicago on Stage at Theater Wit’s ‘CHOPS’

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 10, 2016January 4, 2017

Three friends swap stories about the glory days of midcentury Chicago jazz clubs in this play.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

White Mystery Curates Public Art Playlist

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 27, 2016January 7, 2025

White Mystery created your summer playlist featuring Chicago artists.

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Cleveland, Play

New Cleveland Metroparks Podcast Invites You Outside

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 26, 2016January 4, 2017

A new podcast promotes exploration of the Cleveland Metroparks.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

All That Jazz at Pitchfork 2016 Day Three

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 18, 2016January 7, 2025

Sunday at Pitchfork featured otherworldy jazz and sexy R&B.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitch Perfect Day Two at Pitchfork 2016

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 17, 2016January 7, 2025

Saturday’s sunny weather and solid performances provided an ideal festival day.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Mellow Festival Magic at Pitchfork 2016 Day One

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 16, 2016January 7, 2025

Pitchfork began with a drizzle and ended in a Beach House fog.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Pitchfork Artists Preview the Acts They Want to See

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 13, 2016January 7, 2025

Pitchfork performers told us which artists they want to see this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

6 Reasons to Visit the Taste of Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 8, 2016January 7, 2025

My favorite reasons to visit the 36th annual Taste of Chicago, especially if you live here.

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Books, Chicago

A Book to Inspire Your Chicago Bucket List

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

The book balances Chicago icons, like deep dish and Wrigley Field, with lesser-known local favorites.

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Columbus, Culture

“Party with a Purpose” at ComFest in Columbus

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 28, 2016January 4, 2017

Columbus’ “Party with a Purpose” since 1972.

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