🎰 Help wanted at incoming casino

What’s Next for Michael Madigan?

The “ComEd Four” were found guilty this week, but the former Illinois House Speaker’s shadow lingered over the proceedings. What does the jury’s verdict mean for his own corruption trial next year? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

City Pools to Open June 23 … Maybe

The opening date for the city’s pools depends on how many lifeguards the Park District has on staff — especially after last summer’s shortage. [Block Club]

Casino Help Wanted

Want to work at the temporary casino at Medinah Temple in River North? Bally’s is hiring more than 700 positions from card dealers to marketing staff. The casino is set to open in July. [Tribune 🔒]

This Week’s Must-Watch

Late night show host Stephen Colbert shared his fav Chicago memory 🥺 He joined the City Cast Chicago podcast to share how the city shaped him.

🔺 = Sid’s picks

🔺 Uptown Celebration | Today | 5:30–8 p.m.

Celebrate 100 years of the North Side neighborhood at the Riviera Theatre. Learn about the history, see performances, and nom on some light bites. [Free]

Polish Constitution Day Parade in the Loop | Saturday | 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate the country’s independence at the march on Columbus Drive, from Balbo to Monroe. [Free]

Free Comic Book Day Citywide | Saturday | Varies

Pick up comics at participating stores during the national promotion. [Free]

Greater Englewood Unity Day | Saturday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Grab some breakfast before cleaning up and beautifying the neighborhood. Then, return to Imagine Englewood’s Peace Campus for a celebration. [Free]

Coronation Pies in Pilsen | Saturday | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Pick up a special chicken pie at Pleasant House Pub for King Charles III’s coronation. [Varies]

🔺 South Side Music Venues of the Past | Saturday | 1–4 p.m.

Join the Green Line Performing Arts Center in recovering stories from old juke joints, cafes, and clubs. Plus, tour Washington Park. [Free]

Naperville Soap Box Derby | All Weekend | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It might be too late to build your own car, but you and your kid can test a pre-built car at the west suburban race Saturday or Sunday. [Varies]

🔺 Mexico Fest at Navy Pier | All Weekend | Varies

Shop at the pop-up mercadito, bring the kids for workshops, and see Ballet Folklorico and mariachi. [Free]

APIDA Arts Fest Downtown | All Weekend | Varies

Catch dance, music, film screenings, and more for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Chicago Cultural Center, Goodman Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Lookingglass Theater. [Free]

You all are getting in on our deep-dish debate. Plus, you had some small businesses to shout out.

🍕 Deep-Dish Debate Cont.

The City Cast Chicago podcast team is split between deep-dish lovers and haters, but you all are more in the middle. Where do you get the ‘za?

• "Gino’s is my go-to because of the butter crust!"
• "Bartoli's has the best sauce and feels less heavy than the rest."
• “Beatrix has single servings.”
• "Lou Malnati’s deep-dish butter crust is hands down THE BEST."
• "For stuffed, I'll hit up Giordano's or Uno/Due. For deep-dish and pan, the best are Pequod's, Labriola, Burt's, and Milly's."

+ We shared more of your takes on a mailbag episode this week.

📣 Small Business Love

Tremaine: “My favorite motorcycle shop in the city for parts and service is Misguided Motorsports in Austin. Shout out to Justin and his cat, Scooter!”

Ann: “In Beverly, Ain’t She Sweet Cafe has really delicious, healthy food in the neighborhood, and AndySunflower Cafe serves great coffee.”

What the ‘ComEd Four’ Verdict Means for Madigan

WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky and WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos are on the City Cast Chicago podcast to talk about the trial’s outcome, unionization efforts among state government staffers, PPP fraud allegations, and good news on the pitch and in the garden.