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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

The Newberry Library Book Fair

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 28, 2011January 5, 2017

Exploring 120,000 used volumes on sale at one of Chicago’s best book fairs.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Bon Iver at the Chicago Theater – 07/24/11

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 26, 2011January 7, 2025

Bon Iver delivered a spectacular sold-out show.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

My Four Favorite Things: Pitchfork Music Festival 2011

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 21, 2011January 7, 2025

A few reasons why Pitchfork is my favorite fest.

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Chicago, Culture

Street Style: Deathly Hollows Edition

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 17, 2011January 5, 2017

The best outfits this side of Diagon Alley were out for the premiere.

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Chicago

Travel Toolbox – Pitchfork Music Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 14, 2011January 5, 2017

Don’t forget to pack these essentials as you head to Union Park

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Culture, Music

Music Notes: Pitchfork Preview – Zola Jesus

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 12, 2011January 7, 2025

This opera-trained vocalist will fill Union Park with brooding tunes.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago’s Best of the Fests – June 2011

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 9, 2011January 5, 2017

There are over 400 street festivals to choose from in Chicago this summer.

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Architecture, Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: 4th of July on the Chicago River

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 4, 2011

The Trump Tower and Wrigley Building as viewed from the Chicago River. Happy Independence Day from Chicago!

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Culture, Music

Music Notes: Pitchfork Preview – Yuck

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 1, 2011January 7, 2025

With Pitchfork Music Festival only weeks away, it’s time to update your iPod and preview some of the incredible artists who’ll be playing in Union…

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Chicago, Culture

Street Scene: Chicago Pride Parade

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 29, 2011

A spectrum of Chicagoans show their true colors celebrating the annual Pride Parade in Lakeview. [photos by m. fletch & stina m.]

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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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