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

By ANDREW DALTON
Jun 23, 2026 6:49 am - 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.
Comedian Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

By ANDREW DALTON
Jun 23, 2026 6:44 am - Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on more than $8 million in earnings.
Things to do June 26 to July 2: Swedish Days, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days and more

By Luke Zurawski
Jun 23, 2026 6:27 am - Mark your calendar for Swedish Days in Geneva, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, Mundelein Community Days, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates and more.
Elk Grove artists paint the village’s history in colorful anniversary tribute

Submitted by Jan Elbert
Jun 22, 2026 11:18 am - In honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of Elk Grove Village and the 60th anniversary of the Elk Grove Park District, the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village is exhibiting artworks at the Elk Grove Village Historical Museum.
What to stream: Paul Simon, ‘Undertone,’ ‘In the Hand of Dante’ and ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’

Jun 22, 2026 5:15 am - A Paul Simon concert special, a minimalist auditory horror about a paranormal podcaster in “Undertone” and Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest returns with new Family Zone and four days of live music

Submitted by Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest
Jun 22, 2026 12:28 am - Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest returns June 25-28 with a new Family Zone featuring crafts, activities, and photo booth opportunities. The four-day festival also includes live music performances from tribute bands and local artists.
Libertyville Days finishes with a flourish of fun

Daily Herald report
Jun 21, 2026 3:11 pm - Sunday was the final day for the four-day Libertyville Days festival held at Cook Park over the weekend.
‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

By JAKE COYLE
Jun 21, 2026 2:07 pm - “Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

By LEAH WILLINGHAM
Jun 21, 2026 9:52 am - 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.
Community pride through preservation: How the Gifford Park Association protects Elgin’s architectural heritage

Submitted by the Gifford Park Association
Jun 21, 2026 7:00 am - The Gifford Park Association is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Elgin’s historic neighborhoods. The group, founded in 1979, provides grants for home restoration, hosts monthly meetings, and organizes the annual Historic Elgin House Tour each September, showcasing significant homes to inspire preservation efforts and build community pride.

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