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Milo (Jonah Hauer-King), Stevie (Sarah Pidgeon,) Ava (Chase Sui Wonders), Danica (Madelyn Cline) and Teddy (Tariq Withers) can’t believe they just hit someone with their car in the new “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”

Movie review: Nostalgia, gore collide in new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

The new “I Know What You Did Last Summer” pretty much follows the plot of the 1997 film of the same name: A bunch of well-to-do young people get stalked and killed by a vengeful killer in a rain slicker with an ice hook. By aping the structure of the original, the new version is too reliant on the past to fully break free of that gravitational pull.

Glenview native Aurora Penepacker, center, makes her Kokandy Productions debut in the company's Chicago premiere of the musical “Amélie,” adapted from the 2001 French film.

Making the world better: Glenview native earns starring role in Kokandy’s premiere of ‘Amélie’

A longtime fan of Kokandy Productions, Glenview native Aurora Penepacker is finally making her debut with the theater company as the titular do-gooder determined to improve the lives of others in the regional premiere of “Amélie.”

People crowd the midway in July 2024 during the Kane County Fair in St. Charles.

Kane County Fair opens Wednesday — all you need to know

The Kane County Fair will kick off its 156th year at 3 p.m. Wednesday with 4-H animals, fair food and carnival rides.

A Sky Zone indoor entertainment center is coming to Gurnee Mills in the space formerly occupied by The RoomPlace.

Sky Zone to fill vacant anchor space at Gurnee Mills

Sky Zone, which owns, operates and franchises indoor active entertainment parks across the U.S. and Canada, will be expanding its footprint in the Chicago area by opening in Gurnee Mills.

Nando’s PERi-PERi will celebrate International Mandela Day with Nando’s Pantry Raid — offering free chicken and fries for customers who bring in a nonperishable food donation.

Dining out: Free Nando’s, National Ice Cream Day, restaurant anniversaries and more

Nando’s is honoring International Mandela Day Friday by giving away free chicken and fries for anyone who donates a nonperishable food item. Also, Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and a pair of restaurants are celebrating anniversaries.

Swifty Swine Racing Pigs return to the Kane County Fair, along with rides, food, live music and more Wednesday through Sunday, July 16-20, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.

Things to do July 18-24: Kane, Lake and DuPage County Fairs, Naper Nights, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more

Mark your calendar for the Kane, Lake and DuPage County Fairs, Vernon Hills Days, Naper Nights, Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more happening this week.

Trey Anastasio and Phish will perform Friday through Sunday, July 18-20, at the United Center in Chicago.

Concerts July 18-24: Phish, Lyle Lovett, Beck and more

Upcoming concerts this week include Phish, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Blackpink, Dan Tedesco, Beck with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lord Huron, Teddy Swims and more.