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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

Slightly Insulting Chicago Neighborhood Posters

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 15, 2012January 4, 2017

Highlighting the Chicago ‘hood qualities we love to hate

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Chicago, Culture

Rooftop Views in Speakeasy Style at Drumbar

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

This Gold Coast bar doesn’t miss a beat.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 30, 2012January 6, 2025

Sample from over 50 Chicago breweries this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture

Green Scene: Chicago Green Music Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 25, 2012January 4, 2017

Green was the theme of this environmentally sustainable festival.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Foster the People Guest DJ Set at Ada Street

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 21, 2012January 7, 2025

Foster the People took over Ada Street’s vinyl library for a night.

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Cleveland, Culture

Street Scene: Marine Week in Cleveland

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 18, 2012January 4, 2017

Marines invaded Cleveland last week for a friendly engagement.

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Culture, Music

Music Notes: Kishi Bashi

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 6, 2012January 7, 2025

Give this string-laden, sophisticated indie-pop a listen.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Do Division Street Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 4, 2012January 4, 2017

The perfect elements for summer festing.

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Cleveland, Culture

Love Letters to Cleveland

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 31, 2012January 4, 2017

Iron Chef Michael Symon articulated the feeling many of us have for the city.

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Cleveland, Culture

Cleveland Summer 2012 Events Guide

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 18, 2012January 4, 2017

Summer is an especially vibrant time in Northeast Ohio.

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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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