Jessica Mlinaric
About
Jessica Mlinaric is the author of Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure and Chicago Scavenger. Her writing and photography covering travel and culture have appeared in Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveller, GQ, Chicago magazine, and more. Jessica founded urbnexplorer.com in 2010 to share stories that inspire the culturally curious traveler. When she’s not writing, you can find her at a concert, museum, or neighborhood tavern. Jessica lives in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood with her husband and cat.
Press
Chicago Mysteries – WTTW
Did a UFO fly over O’Hare Airport? How did the alligator later named “Chance the Snapper” suddenly appear in Chicago’s Humboldt Lagoon? Is Hull House haunted? Why don’t Chicagoans put ketchup on their hot dogs? WTTW award-winning host/writer/producer Geoffrey Baer
Episode 110 – Stick Your Nose In A Travel Book – Round Trip with Colleen Kelly
Start planning your next trip! On this episode of Round Trip, Colleen and Megan are joined by three authors who write about travel. Learn about the hidden gems and the various cultures across the United States with Daniel Seddiquie, the
Episode 621: Chicago Scavenger with author Jessica Mlinaric – Chicago History Podcast with Tommy Henry
I had the pleasure of speaking with local author Jessica Mlinaric about her book Chicago Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Chicago's Hidden Treasures. Have a listen, and get a copy of the book for yourself!