D During the ongoing pandemic, I’ve been trying to inspire people to explore close to home by featuring things to see while social distancing. I was so excited when Cortney Hall and Matt Rodrigues of NBC’s Chicago Today show invited me to share some outdoor spots from my book Secret Chicago on their show!
Watch here: Secrets of Chicago: Hidden Spots You Probably Didn’t Know About
It was such a blast to film with the Chicago Today crew on location at the Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art. Talking about a place is one thing, but getting to explore it together was so special. We even got to meet some of the late artist’s neighbors and hear about how his work impacted the neighborhood. Cortney, Matt, and the rest of the team were so much fun to work with!
If you’re interested in learning more, check out my blog post about the Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art and the work of Milton Mizenberg Jr.
For more secret spots in Chicago, you can order the book online now! Thanks to Chicago Today for having me on the show!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
