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Comcast in recent years has shifted its business emphasis away from traditional cable toward streaming and other sources of revenue, such as its movie studio, theme parks and home wireless and internet services.

Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast is planning to split itself into two publicly traded companies, one focused on media that would include NBCUniversal and Sky and the other focused on broadband and wireless services.

Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest returns with parade, carnival, fireworks and more

The Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest will mark its 68th year this July. Organizers say the festival has evolved over the years with strong support from the community.

Carl Rinsch leaves a federal courthouse in New York Monday, June 29.

Director Carl Rinsch is sentenced to prison in $11M fraud case over unfinished Netflix show

Hollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to 2½ years in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million for a never-finished sci-fi series. Supporters including Keanu Reeves had asked the court to show him leniency.

Volunteer Gerry Aquino constructs an art pantry at the Tool Library of Lake County in Mundelein. Three will be installed in different spots around town.

Sharing art ‘in a different kind of way’: Little galleries coming to Mundelein

Mundelein’s reputation as a community that values art soon will get a boost from public boxes containing paintings and other objets d’art for visitors to enjoy.

Ryan Jones, owner of Gotta B Crepes in Highland Park, prepares a special treat for a customer at the Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market.

Beyond the farm stand: The new role of suburban farmers markets

Suburbs are embracing farmers markets in ways that go beyond the sale of produce. They have evolved into multi-purpose civic events — a proving ground for small businesses, a way for communities to advertise their services, a showcase for local musical talent and a source of food for area pantries.

Decades after putting their instruments down, 1960s Northwest suburban garage rockers The Huns are getting the band back together for an Aug. 1 gig in Arlington Heights. Pictured from left to right are Mark Abate, Bob Dempsey, Dave Grundhoefer, Jeff Kmiec and Bill McCaffrey.

‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60s

The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.

Photo Gallery: Weekend fun included a runway 5k, Greek food, strawberries and Swedish Days parade