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Secret Chicago Author Jessica Mlinaric Joins NBC's Chicago Today
Chicago, Media Appearances, My Books

‘Secret Chicago’ Featured on NBC’s Chicago Today

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 7, 2020October 12, 2020

Chicago Today invited me to share some outdoor spots from my book Secret Chicago on their show!

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Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art
Arts, Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: Oakland Museum of Contemporary Art

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 19, 2020November 22, 2020

The free, outdoor museum is dotted with abstract wooden sculptures.

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Crossword puzzle for 'Secret Chicago' book
Chicago, My Books

A ‘Secret Chicago’ Crossword Puzzle

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 23, 2020May 23, 2020

I created a crossword puzzle based on places from my book Secret Chicago!

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Author Jessica Mlinaric Appears on WGN Morning News virtually
Chicago, Culture, Media Appearances, My Books

‘Secret Chicago’ Social Distancing on WGN Morning News

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 20, 2020October 12, 2020

WGN Morning News invited me to share secret spots to explore outside.

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Jim Bachor Cheeto mosaic
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Pothole Art Hunting: Chicago Mosaics Hidden in Plain Sight

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 22, 2020October 12, 2020

Jim Bachor transforms infrastructure craters into public art.

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Dancer at the Chicago powwow
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: An Urban Powwow in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 12, 2019June 10, 2021

The annual powwow welcomes all to celebrate Native American culture.

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In the WGN Radio Studio
Chicago, My Books

Sharing Chicago’s Spooky Secrets with WGN Radio

by Jessica Mlinaric / October 28, 2019January 19, 2020

Listen in to hear my creepy recommendations and an encounter with Chicago’s most famous ghost!

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WGN Radio sign
Chicago, My Books

Discussing Chicago’s Hidden Gems with WGN Radio

by Jessica Mlinaric / September 2, 2019

Author Jessica Mlinaric joins the Matt Bubala Show on WGN Radio to discuss her book, Secret Chicago.

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Secret Buddhist garden in Chicago
Chicago, Culture, Secret Spot

Secret Spot: A Secret Garden in Chicago’s Old Town

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 25, 2019March 21, 2021

If you’re looking for peace in the city, Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood has a serene garden in hiding.

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Jessica Mlinaric discusses the SEcret Chicago book on the Rick Kogan show
Chicago, Media Appearances, My Books

Sharing Chicago’s Secrets with Rick Kogan

by Jessica Mlinaric / January 22, 2019October 10, 2020

Swapping secrets with Chicago media legend Rick Kogan on WGN Radio and in the Chicago Tribune

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Secret Spots

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    November 20, 2024

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    Exploring Chicago Mysteries with WTTW
    April 23, 2024
  • Downtown Chicago view from Bank of America Tower
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    February 26, 2022
  • Author Jessica Mlinaric at Oak Woods Cemetery
    Touring Chicago’s Mass Grave with WGN Morning News
    November 16, 2020

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