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 Green hearts have been showing up every Friday this month in cities across the nation, including here in Chicago.  They're part of a bigger effort through the arthritis foundation to raise awareness about the disease.  Kasey Chronis is live downtown with how one artist from our area is bringing it to life.

A family is grieving and searching for answers after someone shot and killed Khapri Alston.  This happened in Dolton. He's a former professional basketball player.  Leslie Moreno is live in Dolton.

Chicago residents are raising new questions about sidewalk safety after a second man says he suffered serious injuries from the same stretch of pavement left broken and unprotected. The latest victim says he sustained a concussion after falling on the damaged sidewalk. In less than 24 hours, two men were reportedly hurt at the location.

This week on "Week in Review," we cover a restaurant owner robbed at gunpoint, a doggy daycare owner accused of animal torture, a dentist accused of leaving patients without permanent teeth and a suburban rat infestation blamed on one home. We also break down the growing Bears stadium debate, Lake Michigan water concerns tied to data centers, Cubs struggles, Suenos Music Festival, Chicago’s Korea Town history and more.

There are a record number of Americans driving or flying this holiday weekend.  In fact, TSA expects two million passengers at Chicago airports alone.  Others on the road say the jump at the pump is affecting summer travel plans.  Fox's Caroline Shively reports.

Professor Alain Sanders, attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter, and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, weighs in on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation and what it could mean politically and strategically for the Trump administration.

The City of Park Ridge confirmed a rabid bat was found in the neighborhood. Cook County Dept. of Animal & Rabies Control administrator Dr. Megan Carolan explains what the public needs to know.

Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the company’s rebrand, its Chicago roots and why he says the goal is to bring the brand back to its original concept. He also talked about uniforms, food, customer feedback and why Chicago-area restaurants are not expected to see major changes.

SkyFOX video shows crews battling a barn fire in Huntley near Church Road.

Chicago's 22 public beaches are now open for the 2026 season. Here's what you need to know before heading out.

Funeral services were held Friday for fallen Chicago firefighter Steven Decker. 

Target is officially rolling out a massive upgrade to your shopping experience! 🎯 From eco-friendly new carts to a $5 billion store makeover, here is everything changing at your local Target. Expect to see expanded grocery and frozen sections, easier-to-navigate layouts, upgraded Drive Up/Order Pickup areas, and modern touches like LED lighting, nursing spaces, and eco-friendly HVAC systems.

Starbucks is officially entering the fitness world with a surprise new drop: a limited-edition 5-pound weighted vest! Created in partnership with fashion and lifestyle icon Kahlana Barfield Brown (KBB by Kahlana), this sleek vest is designed to celebrate the launch of Starbucks’ brand-new ready-to-drink Coffee & Protein beverage (packing a massive 22g of protein!).  👉 Missed the drop? You can still win one! Starbucks has teamed up with Strava for a fitness challenge. Walk or run for 22 minutes a day for 10 days, and you'll be entered to win a vest of your own.

Spotify is changing the game for concert-goers! In this video, we break down Spotify's brand-new "Reserved" program—a feature designed to help the biggest fans score concert tickets without the usual stress, bots, or frantic presale code hunts. Jake Hamilton and Gabriella Premus talk everything you need to know about how it works, who is eligible, and how you can get selected.