Around the South Loop and Chicago

How's your eyesight? The American Academy of Ophthalmology was at McCormick Place for six days.

Happy Birthday to Lauren, my friend and waitress at Sweet Maple Cafe in the West Loop

The Original Five BBQ is coming to 1030 Taylor St. this fall.

Signs directing the crew and extras for the new Matt Damon movie, Contagion

Dearborn Park: It's still nice enough to play tennis.

The Roosevelt St. L platform was a fairly pleasant place to be yesterday afternoon.

Plants and vegetables are still growing in the community garden.