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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Historic horse barn faces uncertain future
Good afternoon, Chicago. Cook County prosecutors rested their case against Crosetti Brand today after calling more than two dozen witnesses who described for jurors harrowing accounts of an attack that killed an 11-year-old boy and seriously injured his pregnant mother. Brand, 39, is standing trial on charges of murder, attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated domestic battery after prosecutors alleged that he barged into the Edgewater apartment of Laterria Smith and stabbed her multiple times, before turning his knife on her son, Jayden Perkins, when he tried to intervene. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History The man, 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins, was taken into custody 'without incident' late last night in Downers Grove, police said. A relative previously identified him as the stepbrother of the victims, Janiya Jenkins, 21, and Eyani Jones, 10. Read more here. More top news stories: Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike says lobby stopped quick-take bill on 143rd Street Suspect who allegedly struck police officer with pickup truck faces felony charges A historic horse barn in Oak Brook that is owned by the Oak Brook Park District faces an uncertain future. Read more here. More top business stories: Steel industry experts react to Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel deal South Shore Line fares increasing July 1 in first jump since 2018 Manager Craig Counsell proclaimed Kyle Tucker 'day-to-day.' The right fielder, who has played in all 59 games for the Cubs, is hopeful he will answer the bell for No. 60 on Tuesday, when the Cubs visit Washington. Read more here. More top sports stories: More close losses and a bench-clearing incident: 3 takeaways from another Chicago White Sox sweep Alex Caruso is back in the NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder — this time with fans Some of comedy's biggest names will be visiting over the next few months, including several you know from 'Saturday Night Live.' Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: The Weeknd brings 'After Hours Til Dawn' back to Soldier Field, closing a chapter on the bad boy you can dance to Oakbrook Center Movies on the Lawn series returns June 18 Thousands of people have evacuated their homes across parts of the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where officials have declared a state of emergency and crews are working to contain dozens of out-of-control wildfires. Read more here. More top stories from around the world: Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Historic horse barn faces uncertain future
Good afternoon, Chicago. Cook County prosecutors rested their case against Crosetti Brand today after calling more than two dozen witnesses who described for jurors harrowing accounts of an attack that killed an 11-year-old boy and seriously injured his pregnant mother. Brand, 39, is standing trial on charges of murder, attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated domestic battery after prosecutors alleged that he barged into the Edgewater apartment of Laterria Smith and stabbed her multiple times, before turning his knife on her son, Jayden Perkins, when he tried to intervene. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History The man, 25-year-old Jalonie Jenkins, was taken into custody 'without incident' late last night in Downers Grove, police said. A relative previously identified him as the stepbrother of the victims, Janiya Jenkins, 21, and Eyani Jones, 10. Read more here. More top news stories: Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike says lobby stopped quick-take bill on 143rd Street Suspect who allegedly struck police officer with pickup truck faces felony charges A historic horse barn in Oak Brook that is owned by the Oak Brook Park District faces an uncertain future. Read more here. More top business stories: Steel industry experts react to Nippon Steel, U.S. Steel deal South Shore Line fares increasing July 1 in first jump since 2018 Manager Craig Counsell proclaimed Kyle Tucker 'day-to-day.' The right fielder, who has played in all 59 games for the Cubs, is hopeful he will answer the bell for No. 60 on Tuesday, when the Cubs visit Washington. Read more here. More top sports stories: More close losses and a bench-clearing incident: 3 takeaways from another Chicago White Sox sweep Alex Caruso is back in the NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder — this time with fans Some of comedy's biggest names will be visiting over the next few months, including several you know from 'Saturday Night Live.' Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: The Weeknd brings 'After Hours Til Dawn' back to Soldier Field, closing a chapter on the bad boy you can dance to Oakbrook Center Movies on the Lawn series returns June 18 Thousands of people have evacuated their homes across parts of the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where officials have declared a state of emergency and crews are working to contain dozens of out-of-control wildfires. Read more here. More top stories from around the world: Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Oakbrook Center Movies on the Lawn series returns June 18
Oakbrook Center's popular Movies on the Lawn series of free family films shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings returns June 18 and runs through Aug. 27 in the village green area, near Crate & Barrel. Showing of the movies began in 2014 and will have one significant change this summer to the digital screen that is 18 feet wide and 32 feet tall. 'We are installing a new digital screen this year that will improve video and sound quality of the movies,' said Serge Khalimsky, senior general manager of Oakbrook Center. Khalimsky said Oakbrook Center has continued the movie series as a way to offer a free, safe, family fun entertainment option to the local community. 'The lawn at Oakbrook is a town square, and we want to provide a place for the community to come together,' he said. 'The Movies on the Lawn series has become a summer staple for local families looking to enjoy a nice night out in the summer.' Khalimsky said attracting people to the Wednesday night movies is a good way to bring additional business to the mall's stores and restaurants. 'We want those who attend to have the whole Oakbrook experience, whether they want to come early and do a bit of shopping, or eat at one of the restaurants, or grab a bite to enjoy during the movie from our food hall,' he said, adding that The Table at Crate will be setting up to sell refreshments that can be purchased at the lawn. Khalimsky said mall management has received great feedback from its tenants about how good business is during movie nights. 'The events bring in guests who often grab dinner at the restaurants beforehand or pick up takeout to enjoy on the lawn during the movie,' he said. 'It's also a nice setup for families or couples, with some members heading off to shop, while others settle in for the movie. It's a great way to spend the evening.' Khalimsky said Oakbrook Center staff does its best to curate a list of classic fan favorite movies or recent blockbuster hits. 'Last year, we showed 'Barbie,' and this summer we'll show 'Wicked,'' he said. 'Additionally, if we are working with a local partner on a themed night, we'll choose a movie that pairs well with the evening, such as, July 9th is 'Dog Man,' and we'll have Hinsdale Animal Society on-site.' Seating for movies is on a first-come first-serve basis, with blankets and chairs welcome. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Movies on the Lawn are subject to the weather and will not be rescheduled. The 2025 movie schedule: June 18 – 'Moana 2' (animated -PG) June 25 – 'IF' (Live-PG) July 2 – 'The Marvels' (Live-PG13) July 9 – Hinsdale Humane Society Night – 'Dog Man' (animated-PG) July 16 – People's Resource Center BTS Night – double feature: 'Inside Out,' 4-6 p.m. (animated-PG) and 'Inside Out 2,' 7-9 p.m. (animated – PG). July 23 – 'Wicked' (Live-PG) July 30 – 'Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny' (Live-PG13) August 6 – 'Elemental' (animated-PG) August 13 – 'Kung Fu Panda 4' (animated-PG) August 20 – 'Dungeons & Dragons: Horror Among Thieves' (Live-PG13) August 27 – 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' (Live-PG13)
