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Flowers sit outside a home on June 5, in Los Angeles, where authorities found actor James Handy with stab wounds.

Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

A judge found Monday that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.

Nick Lanzotti of Berwyn strolls with his 10-month-old son Luke during the Libertyville Days festival at Cook Park in Libertyville Sunday.

Libertyville Days finishes with a flourish of fun

Sunday was the final day for the four-day Libertyville Days festival held at Cook Park over the weekend.

The fireworks display in Sleepy Hollow is popular in the Fox Valley.

Have a blast: Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, festivals and more in the suburbs

As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate.

Hundreds of visitors browse artwork, handcrafted goods, and curiosities during AREA 22: Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair in downtown Elgin.

Side Street Studio Arts to transform Elgin’s cultural landscape with new riverfront home

Side Street Studio Arts has spent more than 13 years In downtown Elgin creating opportunities for artists, performers, students, and audiences throughout the Fox Valley. One of the most anticipated events is AREA 22: Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair on Aug. 8.

The newly renovated RiverEdge Park in Aurora welcomes concertgoers back after a yearlong hiatus. The multimillion-dollar renovation expanded the venue’s capacity and improved amenities for musicians, their crew and their fans.

After $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park is ready for concert season

After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms.

Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), left, and Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) realize that they’ve got competition in the form of Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee) in “Toy Story 5.”

Growing up with ‘Toy Story’: Andrew Stanton on 30+ years with Woody and Buzz

Andrew Stanton has spent more than half his life with “Toy Story.” He was the lead writer on the first three, a script savior on the fourth, and now, co-writer and co-director on “Toy Story 5.” “It wasn’t the plan,” he said. “But it wasn’t not the plan.”

A security guard stands watch at Taylor Swift's “Holiday House” Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Westerly, R.I.

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar’s impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet.