In this week's "A Taylor-Made Life," Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about a recent family vacation on Lake Chetek in New Auburn, Wisconsin.

Lauren Gross, of Bradley, hopes for a birthday bash unlike any other. But while the party is important to her, the fact she has beaten the odds by miles is the best gift she will receive.

Small Town Theatrics is ringing the bell on its 15th season as it presents Disney’s 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ on July 17-20 at the Coal City Performing Arts Center. The 53-member cast features actors from across the area in the telling of this classic tale.

Acting Out Theatre Co. will perform "Godspell" in an outdoor venue on July 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. with pre-show activities and food trucks at The Grove in Bourbonnais.

The 45th class reunion for the 1980 class of Kankakee Eastridge High School has been for early August.

Kankakee fisherman James Swisher, once the leader of a top fish caught in this year's fishing derby, disqualified himself.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster talks about a milestone birthday for her cat, Beach, as well as a unique volunteer opportunity with a local animal rescue. 

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reflects on the music of The Beach Boys and the talented legacy of frontman Brian Wilson. 

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster shares some local gift ideas for Father's Day.