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Vivian Maier mural in Wicker Park
Chicago

Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – May 2024

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 1, 2024June 1, 2024

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

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Chicago

Secret Chicago Printable Calendar – May 2021

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 1, 2021April 21, 2021

Download a free printable calendar for May 2021 featuring one of Chicago’s hidden gems.

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Architecture, Chicago

Inside 10 Cool Chicago Architecture Sites

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 6, 2018December 9, 2018

Go behind the scenes of 10 incredible examples of Chicago architecture from Open House Chicago.

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Architecture, Chicago

Room Key: The Hollander Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 27, 2016January 12, 2025

The Hollander offers an upscale hostel experience with a social emphasis.

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Architecture, Chicago

Room Key: The Robey Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / December 21, 2016January 12, 2025

Enjoy minimal, elegant design in the heart of Chicago’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Roisin Murphy’s Many Faces at Double Door

by Jessica Mlinaric / November 15, 2016January 7, 2025

The avant-garde Irish pop star thrilled Chicago fans during her sold out show at the Double Door.

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Chicago, Culture

Prologue, A Chicago Literary Cocktail Party

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 6, 2016January 4, 2017

Do you like NPR, open bars, and supporting youth literacy? Check out this event in Chicago!

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Chicago, Travel News

Travel Brand Launches New Retail Strategy in Chicago

by Jessica Mlinaric / April 1, 2016January 4, 2017

Flight 001 chose Chicago to launch its newest store and retail strategy for the modern passenger.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago’s Best Fried Chicken

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 26, 2015January 6, 2025

One of the best things you can do in Chicago is to embark on a fried chicken crawl.

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Chicago, Culture, Music

Music Notes: Wicker Park Fest 2013

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 30, 2013January 7, 2025

The unseasonably chilly July weather didn’t keep crowds away from Wicker Park Fest last weekend.

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