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Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

“Michael” relives the highs of Michael Jackson’s (Jaafar Jackson) life, including his musical talent.

What to stream: ‘Michael,’ Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban albums and Bonnaroo

The streaming service debut of “Michael” and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open to the public on June 19.

The Obama Center opens as a time warp to an old political order

One end of the regulation-size basketball court that anchors the south tip of the Obama Presidential Center campus is emblazoned with the words “Yes We Can,” and at the other end, “Fired Up, Ready to Go.” The facility’s main tower, which houses a museum documenting the 44th president’s life and career, features a “Hope and Change Lobby,” and outside there is a playground (with a child-safe poured-in-place rubber surface), a women’s garden, barbecue grills, and a green roof with wheelchair-accessible raised beds for vegetables. The Obama Foundation’s 19.3-acre complex opens June 19.

Rob Kwiatek, who was a sous chef as part of the kitchen crew when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened in West Dundee in 1999, has taken over as owner.

‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.

After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.

Arlington Heights resident Mindy Bowes, right, kicks off the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade Sunday.

‘Lots of happy feelings’: Buffalo Grove Pride Parade a festive celebration

Buffalo Grove’s eighth annual Pride Parade was a sun-drenched affair that drew thousands of participants and spectators for a daylong celebration.

After 25 years, Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Gary Cole, who grew up in Rolling Meadows, returns to his home theater to star in the Chicago premiere of “Catch as Catch Can,” directed by longtime colleague and Oak Park native Amy Morton.

Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Catch As Catch Can’ marks ensemble member Gary Cole’s return to a Chicago stage

Longtime Steppenwolf Theatre colleagues Gary Cole, who grew up in Rolling Meadows, and Amy Morton reunite for the company’s Chicago premiere of Mia Chung’s dramedy “Catch As Catch Can.”

Fireworks light up Graf Park during Wheaton’s multiday Fourth of July celebration, amped up this year for America’s 250th birthday.

‘Something spectacular’: Towns to go all out on July 4 for America’s 250th year

America’s 250th birthday has suburbs unfurling all things red, white and blue. New downtown murals will be unveiled and time capsules filled. Some towns are shelling out more for their fireworks, and proudly so.