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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

Culture, Music

Interview: Brandon Schwartzel of FIDLAR

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 29, 2013January 7, 2025

FIDLAR discusses an upcoming album, party music, and Halloween costumes.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Art Deco Delight at Open House Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 19, 2013January 7, 2017

Enjoy a rare chance to tour this historic private building courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Fiona Apple And Blake Mills at the Chicago Theater

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 17, 2013January 7, 2025

Fiona Apple returned to Chicago Tuesday with Blake Mills.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Riot Fest 2013 Highlights

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

From reuniting The Replacements to featuring badass ladies like Joan Jett and Blondie, Riot Fest ruled.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Empire of the Sun Burns Like A Supernova At Aragon

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 13, 2013January 7, 2025

Empire of the Sun landed at the Aragon Ballroom with intergalactic electro-pop theatrics.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Interview: Steve Albini Talks About Shellac, Chicago, And Remastering Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 11, 2013January 7, 2025

The legendary musician and recording engineer still manages to keep fans on their toes.

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Culture, Music

Interview: Flume On His Upcoming U.S. Tour

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 26, 2013January 7, 2025

Flume has mass musical appeal while staying true to his sense of experimentation.

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Culture, Des Moines

The Iowa State Fair – Nothing Compares

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 18, 2013January 6, 2025

The fair is the largest event in the state of Iowa, thus a fitting occasion for my first visit to the Hawkeye State.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

10 Favorite Moments from Lollapalooza 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 7, 2013January 7, 2025

Summer music festivals are still my favorite pastime.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Wicker Park Fest 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 30, 2013January 7, 2025

The unseasonably chilly July weather didn’t keep crowds away from Wicker Park Fest last weekend.

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