A castle in Chicago? We have the remarkable story of a 19th century Beverly landmark. 

It may not look like much now, but the city has begun work on a major new "Skypark." Paris Schutz takes us for a spin on the much-anticipated Bloomingdale Trail.

Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll implement massive layoffs and the closing of some state facilities this week in response to a $2 billion budget shortfall. Eddie Arruza gets reaction to the dramatic move from state lawmakers. 

From a tiny shark tooth found in the Arctic to electronic tattoos that can monitor brain, heart and muscle activity, Neil Shubin joins us with a roundup of local scientific breakthroughs.

Copy from your friends? Don't read your notes? Sounds like ways to get kicked out of college, not the keys to success, right? Wrong. We hear from a local college professor who shares these and other unconventional tips for incoming college freshmen.

Our resident tour guide Geoffrey Baer discovers a whole new way to explore Chicago.

Filing a property tax assessment appeal in Cook County just got easier and greener.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's top headlines.

Ground Zero 360˚ at The Field Museum portrays the story of 9/11 from the unique perspectives of a New York City police commander and a photojournalist. Ash-har Quraishi gives us a sneak preview of the exhibit.

Using art to decode mental illness and developmental disabilities. Paris Schutz has more on what we can learn from a unique and talented group of Chicago artists.

Are you for or against longer school days? We have that heated debate in tonight's Viewer Mail.