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Have you ever wanted to live in castle or own a castle? Who hasn't?

In 1847 the Chicago Tribune printed and sold its first newspaper. During the next 161 years it has had many different looks and styles -- and now the Tribune is about to change again. This time the new look is connected to the economy and falling revenue.

Most golf fans are familiar with the famous 17th hole at Sawgrass Golf Club near Jacksonville, Florida. It's called the island hole, and golfers either hit the green or the water.

A new exhibit focuses on inventors and creative thinkers who are changing the world with their progressive ideas.

The word is vetted. Or vetting. And, we've been hearing it often lately during the presidential campaign as candidate after candidate has been vetted by vetters until every last personal detail of a person is known.

He's a big baby, but you can meet him eye-to-eye -- right now. But before long that cute calf will be a full grown giraffe! The baby boy was born on August 15. His vets and keepers say he's doing great. As is his mother, Franny, a three time mother.

Twelve years ago the Society of Jesus opened a school called Cristo Rey in Chicago's Pilsen community. It was designed for Latino students who otherwise couldn't afford a college prep education. The school has been so successful that there are now 22 of them across America. On Monday in Chicago, the first such school for African-Americans opened on the West Side.

You may have heard the phrase "turning a sow's ear into a silk purse," in other words, taking something very unpleasant and transforming it into a thing of beauty. That's what has happened on the grounds of the Lincoln Park Zoo, where an old eyesore is now an architectural gem.

The brand new Bronzeville Children's Museum is now open at 93rd and Stony Island Avenue. Even though there are more than 100 children's museums in the country, it is the only one dedicated to the story of blacks and their journey from Africa to America.

John Travolta's older brother, Joey, has been a successful actor and director and now Joey says he's doing the most important work of his life-- working with autistic children.

The aroma of Little Italy is best found on a section of Taylor Street between Halsted and Ashland. That aroma would not be complete without the smells wafting from Al's Italian Beef. This is a special day for the restaurant: its owners are celebrating the 70th anniversary.

A Chicago company is painting a pretty picture for the Republican convention.

As zoos across the country celebrate the Year of the Frog, Brookfield Zoo is showing off its new batch of tadpoles.

Living the life of a green sea turtle isn't always shrimp and squid dinners.

Were you one of the lucky ones to be off Wednesday for this beautiful weather? Or did you have to head off to work, or school, or some other torture like that?

Richard Starkey was born 68 years ago this Monday in Liverpool, England. Today, that little boy, who would later change his name to Ringo Starr, celebrated his birthday in Chicago.

There aren't any musicians or instruments, but you can still play the part of maestro at Ravinia.

In 1897, the world's largest Tiffany Glass Dome was installed in what is now the Chicago Cultural Center. It was met with rave reviews and Chicago was suddenly part of the international art scene.

Living to age 50 these days isn't really all that unusual-- unless you happen to be a chimpanzee.

A group of students who had perfect attendance get a chance to win a car.

A Barrington family enjoys their backyard wiffle ball field and shares it with friends.

Two baby trumpeter swans are the newest residents at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Many golfers claim they play the most difficult sport. Hitting a tiny ball to a small hole that's 400 yards away is not easy.

Mix together water, yeast, malt and hops. Bring it to a boil, and then let it age for awhile, you have beer. That's what a convention in Chicago is all about. ABC7's Frank Mathie went to the West Side to check out the beer expo.

Contestants in downtown Chicago built Lego structures to win a job..

Two local girls did the Chicagoland area proud last week at the 81st Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The Mt. Prospect Historical Society will restore a 1896 building to its original schoolhouse look.

The National Restaurant Association Show is taking place from May 17 to 20 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The convention showcases food from around the world, its preparation and presentation. And, according to ABC7's Frank Mathie, something new has been added.

Those lucky enough to ride in Cheikh "Bamba" Dione's cab certainly remember the experience.

A three-story house now stands outside the Museum of Science and Industry. But it's not just any home. It's a Smart Home.