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Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – September 2024

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 1, 2024October 6, 2024

Download a free printable calendar for September 2024 featuring one of Chicago’s hidden gems.

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Chicago, My Books

Chicago Scavenger Featured in the Chicago Tribune

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 9, 2022June 27, 2022

I shared the idea for the book, choosing the sites, and what I hope readers gain from the book.

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Chicago's yellow brick road
Chicago

Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – February 2022

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Download a free printable calendar for February 2022 featuring one of Chicago’s hidden gems.

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'Secret Chicago' Trivia at the Native on June 23, 2018
Chicago, My Books

Join Two ‘Secret Chicago’ Events on June 23

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 18, 2018October 23, 2018

Join a double-header of ‘Secret Chicago’ book events on Saturday, June 23. I hope you can join me for weird Chicago trivia at the Native and the Martin launch party!

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Do This: Danish Opera & Phillipines Benefit

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 20, 2014January 7, 2025

Two unique musical performances hit Chicago this weekend.

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Margie's Candies in Chicago
Chicago, Culture

Margie’s Candies: Chicago’s Sweet Spot

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 13, 2012February 4, 2025

This Logan Square spot has been a neighborhood staple since 1921.

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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, 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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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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