South Loop Photo Contest Winners

Second Prize winner "Light Night Pool" by Mel Theobald

"8th Street Garage" by Christie Chew-Wallace was the Grand Prize winner at the recently held 10th annual South Loop Neighbor's Photo Contest and Show. The winning photos and finalists will be part of a photo tour-currently at the fantastic gourmet burger establishment of "Epic Burger" on State Street, moving to the eclectic dining establishment of "Café Medittera" on Dearborn through October and finally showcasing at the Harold Washington Library for November and December.

South Loop New Child Care Center

There is a fantastic new child care center in the South Loop! The Mary Sears Children's Academy opened its doors approximately 4 weeks ago between Roosevelt Rd and 13th street on State St. It provides a number of tailored child care programs: infant care,pre-ones, pre-twos, two, three year olds, pre kindergarten, kindergarten ,before and after school, enrichment and summer camp. It has all day and half day sessions for 2,3 and 5 day scenarios. You can reach the Academy at 312-913-1234.