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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, Music

Flogging Molly – 03/11/11

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

A few snaps from Flogging Molly’s St. Patrick’s Day show.

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Chicago, Culture

Interactive Chicago History Map

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 10, 2011January 6, 2017

This map by Domu is a fun way to explroe 500 Chicago locations of note.

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Chicago

An Anthropologie Anniversary

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 7, 2011January 6, 2017

Inside the anniversary reception and spring line preview.

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Chicago, Culture

The Interview Show at The Hideout

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 4, 2011January 6, 2017

Guests from all walks of culture, business, politics, and community submit to an interview by Mark Bazer.

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Chicago, Culture

Guest Post – Bicycle Film Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 1, 2011January 6, 2017

The fest showed short flicks featuring the urban bike culture around the world.

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Culture

Monday Inspiration

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 28, 2011January 6, 2017

The whole world is my native land.

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Arts, Culture

Art for Art’s Sake: Google Art Project

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 26, 2011January 6, 2017

Google uses its Street View technology to open an art window on the world.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Robyn – 02/14/11

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 23, 2011January 7, 2025

That time that Robyn was my valentine.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Sweet Home Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 14, 2011February 16, 2025

In honor of Valentine’s Day I’m sharing four of my favorite reasons to love Chicago.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Spoiler Alert at Second City

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 10, 2011January 6, 2017

Here’s why you’ll love Second City’s current mainstage show.

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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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