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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

Dose Market Serves Up Food and Fashion in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 11, 2012January 4, 2017

The monthly market featuring innovative design is back.

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Chicago, Culture, New York City

A Winter’s Tale: Snowscapes in Jackson Park and Central Park

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 5, 2012January 4, 2017

Admiring the winter wonderland of two famous American Parks.

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Chicago, Culture

Help Spark Sustainable Global Partnerships with this Chicago Organization

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 30, 2012January 4, 2017

Support sustainable partnerships with international grassroots organizations focused on helping children.

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Arts, Cleveland, Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 16, 2012January 4, 2017

Fu Bayoshi offered perspective into a dynamic and tumultuous time of change in China.

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

On Exhibition: Five Artists to See at MCA Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 12, 2012January 4, 2017

Here are five exhibitions to check out right now at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Alabama Shakes

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 9, 2012January 7, 2025

Alabama Shakes’ live show is a significant experience.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Corridor to the New Year

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 7, 2012January 4, 2017

We’re just moving from one stop to the next.

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Culture, Music

Music Notes: The Black Keys

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 30, 2011January 7, 2025

A fitting chariot to epitomize the band’s journey from basement-blues misfits to Grammy winners.

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Chicago, Culture

A Winter’s Tale: Lincoln Park Zoolights

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 28, 2011January 4, 2017

A stroll in the Lincoln Park Zoo will aid your festive fulfillment.

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New York City

Street Scene: Christmas in NYC

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 25, 2011January 4, 2017

Merry Christmas from Rockefeller Center!

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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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