😅 Last-minute Father’s Day plans

Johnson Weighs in on 8 p.m. Curfew, Casino Future

In a conversation with the Sun-Times editorial board Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson said he does not support 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins’ 8 p.m. curfew proposal after an attack in Streeterville last month. Johnson also wasn’t sure if Bally’s permanent casino was going to be built amid a construction funding gap and Bally’s buyout offer. [Sun-Times]

Inside Carbondale’s Planned Parenthood Clinic

Three-quarters of patients served by the downstate clinic that opened about six months ago are from out of state, according to statistics released this week. The vast majority of those patients came from states with restricted abortion access. [WTTW]

Catch Buddy Guy at NASCAR

Hot off performing at the Chicago Blues Fest, Buddy Guy will perform July 6 at the NASCAR street race. Guy is on his farewell tour. [WGN]

• NASCAR street closures are underway. [Hey Chicago 💻]

Chicago Festivals 🤝 Foodies

Chicago is home to some of the best food in the world. That’s why we tapped one foodie to share tips on how to eat your way through the city’s festivals this summer. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

ICYMI: Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival in Bridgeview this weekend is City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran’s can’t-miss fest of the season. But there’s plenty of other things to do in the southwest suburb.

The Best Summer Food Festival Menu

Dario Durham, co-host of 77 Flavors of Chicago, helps create the perfect food fest lineup to get your summer right.