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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

Chicago, Culture

Greetings from Jeppson’s

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 6, 2014January 6, 2025

A celebration of Chicago’s bitter bastard of the spirit world, Malört

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Do This: Danish Opera & Phillipines Benefit

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 20, 2014January 7, 2025

Two unique musical performances hit Chicago this weekend.

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Architecture, Culture, Detroit

Street Scene: Michigan Central Station

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 7, 2014December 28, 2016

Will the former world’s tallest rail station shine again?

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Favorite Posts of 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 1, 2014January 7, 2025

Here are some favorite posts I’ve written elsewhere in 2013.

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Culture, Music

Interview with Alison Mosshart of The Kills

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 9, 2013January 7, 2025

Mosshart talks about The Kills’ upcoming album and other recent projects.

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Culture, Music

Interview with Emily Haines of Metric

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 18, 2013January 7, 2025

Haines reflects on technology’s effect on the music industry and more.

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Photo of a documentary about van culture
Chicago, Culture

Interview: Andrew Morgan And Nick Nummerdor Invite You To Go Vannin’

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 13, 2013January 7, 2017

A new documentary reveals that van culture never actually died.

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Chicago, Culture

Design Cloud Studio Curates Co-Working Space For Creatives

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 9, 2013January 7, 2017

Chicago’s newest co-working space was created with designers in mind.

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Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Chicago Opera Theater Performs in a Pool

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 8, 2013January 7, 2017

If you’ve never seen opera, this is a great opportunity to get your feet wet.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

SOFA Chicago 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 2, 2013December 28, 2016

Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend.

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Urban Explorer is a travel blog highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems to inspire curious travelers by Jessica Mlinaric, author of 'Secret Chicago' and 'Chicago Scavenger.'
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