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Big Freedia in Millennium Park
Chicago, Culture, Music

Big Freedia Got Millennium Park Bouncing

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 14, 2023January 7, 2025

The Queen Diva served acrobatic feats and New Orleans energy.

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Matthiessen State Park
Chicago, Nature, Travel Guide

The Best Places to Get Outside In and Around Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 11, 2021September 4, 2025

My favorite walks, hikes, and natural areas in Chicagoland

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Arts, Chicago, Culture

SAIC The Walk 2013 Fashion Show

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 4, 2013January 6, 2017

Fashion 2013 featured over 300 original garments from SAIC students.

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Chicago, Play

A Winter’s Tale: Ice Skating in Millenium Park

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 18, 2011January 4, 2017

Admission to nearly all Chicago skating rinks is free.

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Chicago, Culture

Vintage Chicago Street Scenes: Celebrating a City in Motion

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 9, 2011January 4, 2017

“Where anything might happen – and usually does.”

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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

Street Scene: Hot Child in the City

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 8, 2011

Jessica MlinaricJessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is…

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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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