While February is American Heart Month, it's important to monitor heart health all year long. ...READ MORE

What’s happening at local libraries for the week of Feb. 28. ...READ MORE

You know it’s wedding season when the invitations pile up in your mailbox faster than you can return the RSVPs. Who doesn’t love a wedding? ...READ MORE

Steam Hollow’s weekend, Isaac Mathews at Copeland’s, Young Men Speak and Bon Appétit Bourbonnais will be happening locally this weekend.  ...READ MORE

Here are the movies playing locally this weekend, including ‘Tom & Jerry’ and 'Crisis.' ...READ MORE

DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter just informed me she has decided she would be happier living as a boy, and she has gone so far as to legally change her name. ...READ MORE

Name: Sally ...READ MORE

For the first 23 or so years of my life, I was always of the opinion that I would never get a tattoo. Commitments are scary, and the thought of committing to having ink on my body for eternity was something that I wanted no part of. ...READ MORE

You’re never too young to be a cynic as 10 year-old Flora (Matilda Lawler) demonstrates in "Flora & Ulysses," a charming story of hope and resilience. ...READ MORE

Howard Wills Jr. and Davin Wills, two brothers originally from Kankakee, recently released a new album from their group, ChrisLeon2Her. ...READ MORE

The Continuing Education Department at Kankakee Community College, in partnership with Illinois Valley Community College, will be hosting two virtual events featuring sweets and treats. ...READ MORE

Brew Dude says farewell in final column. "I am grateful for the opportunity to write for you and to have gotten to know many of you along the way." ...READ MORE

Name: Fletcher Richard. ...READ MORE

Is your house too small, or do you just have too much stuff? ...READ MORE

New book releases and reviews for Feb. 13. ...READ MORE

This week's "A Taylor Made Life" looks at Valentine's Day and practicing gratitude. ...READ MORE