Starbucks is selling a weighted vest | ChicagoNOW
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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 launches new perk for artists' biggest fans | ChicagoNOW
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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.

Lollapalloza awards $1.7M to Chicago Public Schools arts education | ChicagoNOW
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Lollapalooza has awarded Chicago Public Schools (CPS) a historic $1.7 million grant to massively expand arts education programming across the city. This historic donation marks one of the largest financial awards CPS has ever received dedicated entirely to arts and music education. Cesar Torruella, the Executive Director of Arts Education at CPS, joins to share more about this partnership.

NEW DETAILS: Indiana sheriff's deputy shot in ER at Franciscan Hospital; suspect in custody
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An Indiana sheriff's deputy was shot Friday morning inside the emergency room at Franciscan Health Michigan City in northwest Indiana. Authorities said the deputy was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, and a suspect was later arrested in nearby woods.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members
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An official with Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery discusses preparations for Memorial Day events in Elwood, Illinois, including volunteer efforts and ways the public can honor fallen military members.

Chicago’s Koreatown didn’t disappear — it moved to the suburbs
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Once centered along Lawrence Avenue in Albany Park, Chicago’s Korean community has expanded into the north suburbs as families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods and new opportunities while building a broader presence across Chicagoland.

Aurora apartment residents told to leave after asbestos exposure
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 The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said renovation at the building didn't follow proper asbestos safety rules.  Lauren Scafidi talked to an Aurora woman who refused to leave her Fox Shore Apartment until air testing was done.

From Albany Park to the north suburbs: The evolution of Chicago’s Koreatown
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Chicago’s historic Koreatown in Albany Park has gradually shifted to the northern suburbs as Korean families sought better schools, safer neighborhoods, and expanded opportunities, transforming the community from a single neighborhood hub into a broader Chicagoland network.

CPD Supt., mayor preparing for a safe summer
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 Summer will be here before you know it. And the Chicago Mayor along with the police superintendent are looking to keep the community safer.

Foster Avenue Bridge construction continues
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Construction still underway on the Foster Avenue Bridge construction project over I-90, but questions remain on when it will get done.

13-year-old boy critically injured after being shot in the head
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  A boy is fighting for his life. He was shot earlier today, Joanie Lum is live at Comer Children's Hospital with more on his condition.

No special prosecutor, big day for Chicago City Council | The Chicago Report
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A Cook County judge denied a request for a special prosecutor in Operation Midway Blitz misconduct case. And, it's been a busy time for Chicago City Council. We break it all down on this episode of "The Chicago Report."