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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

jachat-on-the-road
Chicago, Culture, Travel News

Join Me on #JAchat on Twitter

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 24, 2016January 4, 2017

Join us on #JAchat today at 12 p.m. CST to talk about being on the road!

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Chicago Gone Country at Windy City LakeShake

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 22, 2016January 7, 2025

Windy City Lakeshake helped Chicago find the country in the heart of the big city, if only for a few days.

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Chicago, Culture

The Largest Festival For Redheads In The U.S.

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

Firing it up at the largest festival in the U.S. devoted to redheads.

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Chicago, Culture

Prologue, A Chicago Literary Cocktail Party

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

Do you like NPR, open bars, and supporting youth literacy? Check out this event in Chicago!

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Culture, Milwaukee, Travel Guide

Where to Eat and Drink in Milwaukee

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 2, 2016January 6, 2025

There are many reasons to visit Milwaukee, and eating and drinking are among the best.

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Culture, Little Rock, Music

Thursday Turntable: Bonnie Montgomery

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 14, 2016January 7, 2025

We caught opera-trained, country western musician Bonnie Montgomery live in Little Rock.

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Chicago, Culture

History on Exhibit in ‘Downton Abby’ Costumes

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 12, 2016January 4, 2017

‘Downton Abbey’ costumes have a lot to say about dynamic early 20th century.

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flight-001-chicago
Chicago, Travel News

Travel Brand Launches New Retail Strategy in Chicago

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

Flight 001 chose Chicago to launch its newest store and retail strategy for the modern passenger.

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Architecture, Milwaukee

Room Key: Hilton Milwaukee City Center

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 16, 2016January 12, 2025

Updated elegance in central downtown Milwaukee.

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Chicago, Culture

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 11, 2016January 4, 2017

Here’s how to get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day in the Windy City.

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