Six children (pictured here with Shedd President and CEO Ted Beattie) earned the highest grade in the Chicago Defender's essay competition on Abraham Lincoln. The trip to Shedd was one of the highlights of their week of fun and one of the prizes and trips they received for earning the highest grade.

The Bud Billiken Day Parade and Picnic is Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10:00 a.m.

Posted by Jay Geneske, web editor