ABC7 Chicago - Frank Mathie Features
ABC7 Chicago - Frank Mathie Features
Frank Mathie is a feature reporter for ABC 7 News. In his 36 years with ABC 7, he has covered everything from hard news to human-interest stories. With his current focus on features, he delves into the issues, events, and personalities of Chicago, bringing the city to life with his sense of humor ...
Frank Mathie Features December 2, 2009
At Brookfield Zoo they don't have eight reindeer-- but they do have two new little sleigh pullers.
Frank Mathie Features November 18, 2009
Many years ago there was a very successful ad campaign for the "un-cola." It sold lots of pop. Now there is another "un" word in the news and it's raising lots of questions. The word is "unfriend."
Frank Mathie Features November 17, 2009
Brookfield Zoo is getting on the right track for the holiday season. This year, the zoo's Holiday Magic Festival will feature more than 1 million lights, plus a large model railroad.
Frank Mathie Features November 10, 2009
Chicago trial lawyer Donald Casey has a story to tell, and it's not about his 52 years in the courtroom. It's about his times in WWII as a navigator on a B-17 bomber that was shot down over Germany.
Frank Mathie Features November 4, 2009
"Don't forget to wear your mouthguard." That's what every mother says to her little boy as he heads out to play football. Now some NFL coaches are saying the same thing to their star players, and it's happening because of a Northwest Side dentist.
Frank Mathie Features November 3, 2009
Back in the 1920s and '30s, an electric trolley ran from Elgin to Aurora and back again.
Frank Mathie Features October 28, 2009
A Libertyville man has skipped the pumpkins and replaced them with skeleton soldiers. It's sort of a Halloween history lesson.
Frank Mathie Features October 28, 2009
A Libertyville man has skipped the pumpkins and replaced them with skeleton soldiers. It's sort of a Halloween history lesson.
Frank Mathie Features October 21, 2009
You've heard the old saying that there's no such thing as a free lunch. That's usually true, but not always.
Frank Mathie Features October 20, 2009
There are thousands of different choices for Halloween costumes each year. Yet, many still have a problem making a decision.
Frank Mathie Features October 14, 2009
It was now or never for all of you Elvis Presley fans out there.
Frank Mathie Features October 13, 2009
The Davidson family owns a dairy farm, but in the fall, giant pumpkins take the cake... er, pie.
Frank Mathie Features October 7, 2009
A brand new exhibit opens Thursday at the Museum of Science and Industry, and it's all about you.
Frank Mathie Features September 30, 2009
Where do senior-citizen cockatoos go to retire?
Frank Mathie Features September 29, 2009
If you want to live like an ancient Persian king, you have a chance for your dream to come true.
Frank Mathie Features September 23, 2009
Starting this weekend you can swim with sharks, go hunting with sea lions and even take a subzero dip with penguins- without even getting wet.
Frank Mathie Features September 16, 2009
Barbara Spanier, who lives in southwest suburban Burbank, has been sending letters from home to troops since 1944.
Frank Mathie Features August 24, 2009
A tiny antelope is big news at Brookfield Zoo.
Frank Mathie Features August 12, 2009
Mario's Italian Lemonade uses a family recipe that combines sugar, fresh fruit, water -- and Marios. Lots of them.