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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, Music

Chicagoist Interview: JD McPherson

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 30, 2012January 7, 2025

This 1950’s R&B and rock ‘n’ roll sound has captivated listeners with its raucous update.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Ideas Week: Old School Institutions Enter the Age of Disruptive Innovation

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 14, 2012January 6, 2017

A little disruption goes a long way.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Ideas Week: The Presidents Club Playbook

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 9, 2012January 6, 2017

Chicago Ideas Week features over 200 passionate speakers that host talks and labs throughout Chicago.

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Culture, Seattle

Street Scene: Splash of Seattle

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 25, 2012January 6, 2017

This sculpture reveals changing skyline views.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Color Jam: Chicago in Living Color

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 13, 2012January 6, 2017

The three-dimensional work is Chicago’s largest art installation.

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Chicago, Culture

Time Out Chicago’s Food Truck Social Brought Mobile Food Lovers Together

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2012January 6, 2025

The second annual event featured more than 20 food trucks over two days.

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Portland

Street Style: Portland Pearl

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 25, 2012January 6, 2017

A great layered look that changes with the seasons.

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Chicago, Culture

Caffentures Coffee Crawl

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 20, 2012January 6, 2025

Caffentures offers regular crawls to introduce Chicagoans to the specialty coffee scene.

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Chicago, Culture

The Best Bites of Roscoe Village Burger Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 23, 2012January 6, 2025

Chicago’s five best creations on a bun.

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Culture, New York City

5 reasons to pony up at nyc’s pony bar

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 19, 2012January 6, 2025

Still need a reason to head to Hell’s Kitchen?

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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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