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Gov. JB Pritzker To Run For Third Term

Gov. JB Pritzker is set to launch his campaign for a third term as Illinois governor today. Now, the question is who will join Pritzker on the ticket. His current lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, is running to replace the retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. The next gubernatorial election is November 2026 — though Pritzker may still be mulling a 2028 presidential bid. [Sun-Times]

Chicago’s Best Summer Clubs

Summer is here, which means we’re in the club. On today’s podcast, CaSera Heining, aka DJ Ca$h Era, shares some of Chicago’s best parties and dance spots — plus when it’s okay to request a song from the booth. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

3 Chicago Hospitals Struggle with Air Conditioning

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown, West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, and Provident Hospital in Bronzeville are all facing severe air conditioning issues. For West Suburban, which is owned by the same group as Weiss, it was a problem even before the recent heat wave. As repairs are underway, some patients have been transferred. [NBC 5]

Links Hall Is Closing — But Not Before a Dance Marathon

After a sudden drop in grant money, Links Hall is closing its doors. The venue has been a Chicago hub for experimental performance and dance since 1978. Its final show, “Dusk,” will take place June 28 in the form of a free, day-long dance marathon. On a personal note, Links Hall’s annual Halloween “Twilight” cabaret will be missed. [WBEZ]

Every week, we highlight Neighborhood Shoutouts from City Cast Chicago Neighbors. To plug your favorite local spot or nonprofit, become a member today.

• This week, Phillip M. of Rogers Park is shouting out Redtwist Theatre in Edgewater: “Incredible theatre in a cool and intimate black box.”