Briefs: New Dugan attorney

Attorney Matthew McQuaid was appointed Friday to help represent convicted murderer Brian J. Dugan, who is accused of killing 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico of Naperville on Feb. 25, 1983. McQuaid replaces an assistant public defender who left the office for private practice. McQuaid is the fourth member of the defense team, led by DuPage public defender Robert Miller. Dugan, in prison since 1985 for two later slayings, has pleaded innocent. On Nov. 2, lawyers will argue whether jurors at the trial will be allowed to hear about the former Aurora man's past sex crimes, which prosecutors say show Dugan's propensity toward that sort of violence.

Addison church family fest

WRTC Liberty Church in Addison will host a free family festival from noon to 6 p.m. today in the lot behind the Green Meadows Shopping Center at Lake Street and Kennedy Drive, Addison. Church organizers will pass out school supplies and the event also will include food, games, raffles and Mexican music. For details, call Maria Diaz at (630) 207-1213.

Film festival seeks help

Anyone interested in helping organize the first Naperville Independent Film Festival is invited to a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at City Club, 1163 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville. Volunteers are needed to serve on various committees. The festival will be held in September 2008. Those who can't make the meeting still may volunteer by e-mailing volunteer@naperfilm.com. For details, visit naperfilm.com.