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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

Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Open House Chicago Gives You the Keys to the City

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 15, 2011January 4, 2017

The Chicago Architecture Foundation is offering an insider’s tour of the city.

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Chicago, Culture

Design*Sponge Book Signing in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 12, 2011January 4, 2017

The book is a trove of décor information and ideas.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Centennial in Chinatown

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 11, 2011January 4, 2017

Chinatown celebrated the 100th anniversary of Chinese Independence.

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Chicago, Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 10, 2011January 4, 2017

I like it in the city when two worlds collide.

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Atlanta, Culture, Travel Guide

Southern Sojourn – The Best of Atlanta

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 4, 2011January 6, 2025

A cultural tapestry of folksy southern charm and New South economic savvy.

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Chicago, Culture

Exploration Anniversary

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 2, 2011January 5, 2017

Thanks for one year of urban exploring with me!

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

Exploring Pilsen’s Art Community

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 29, 2011January 5, 2017

More than 65 artistic environments will be open for public exploration.

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Columbus, Culture

Street Scene: Columbus Cycle Tavern

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 27, 2011January 6, 2025

Peddle under the influence in Columbus.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicagoans Share Their Favorite Memories

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 20, 2011January 5, 2017

50 Chicagoans share their favorite memories in this short film.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

The Bahá’í House of Worship: Chicago’s Suburban Sanctuary

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 18, 2011January 5, 2017

Visiting the only Bahá’í House of Worship in North America.

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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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