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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, Play

Chicago Cycling Guide: When in Doubt, Be a Car

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

This is your cheat sheet to urban cycling.

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Culture, Music

Music Notes: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 27, 2012January 7, 2025

The sibling trio delivers on so many musical levels.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Fiona Apple at Lincoln Hall – 03/19/12

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 24, 2012January 7, 2025

Fiona’s first tour in five years was worth the wait.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Restaurant Week 2012 Recap

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 22, 2012January 6, 2025

Digesting my four favorite bites of Restaurant Week.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Alabama Shakes at Lincoln Hall

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 13, 2012January 7, 2025

The bluesy, soulful show sold out Lincoln Hall.

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Chicago, Play

Exploring Underground Chicago with Waxwing Puzzle Co.

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 6, 2012January 4, 2017

Learn about a different take on Chicago tourism.

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Chicago, Culture

Embark on a Sick Improv Adventure in Andersonville

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 29, 2012January 4, 2017

Upstairs Gallery offers Chicago a refreshing new performance space – for free.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

President Obama Sings “Sweet Home Chicago”

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 22, 2012January 7, 2025

Watch President Obama deliver a hometown tribute.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Restaurant Week and Chef Week 2012

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 17, 2012January 6, 2025

Chicago Restaurant Week is back to tackle our appetite for world-class cuisine in the Windy City.

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Margie's Candies in Chicago
Chicago, Culture

Margie’s Candies: Chicago’s Sweet Spot

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 13, 2012February 4, 2025

This Logan Square spot has been a neighborhood staple since 1921.

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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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