👀 Scientology church clashes with neighbors

Lawmakers Pass Elected School Board Plan

Chicago voters are slated to elect 10 out of the 21 school board members this November after the Illinois House approved a Senate proposal Thursday. Mayor Brandon Johnson would appoint the other 11. The bill goes to Gov. JB Pritzker to sign off. [Chalkbeat]

Controversial Cop Running for Judge

Chicago Police Lt. John D. Poulos is running for Cook County judge. His track record includes two fatal shootings, omitting previous arrests when he applied to become a police officer, and more. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Church of Scientology Opens in South Loop

Columbia College has a new neighbor: the Church of Scientology. After sharing that last weekend’s opening was disruptive, some students are worried the organization’s controversial presence. [Block Club]

Will Illinois Become IVF Haven?

Amid efforts in Alabama and other states to expand the definition of “person” to include frozen embryos, Illinois lawmakers are introducing legislation to protect and expand in vitro fertilization. [WBEZ]

• Illinois has become an abortion haven since Roe v. Wade was overturned almost two years ago. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

This Week’s Must-Read

With so few statues of women in the city, Chicagoans dreamt up a list of women — including Mahalia Jackson and Hazel Johnson — that they think should be honored. [WBEZ]

• Plus, test your knowledge with local Women’s History Month trivia. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

We are back with a smorgasbord of Hey Chicago readers’ thoughts in response to our recent stories.

Best Chicago Birthday Celebrations

Debbie C.: “Rangers vs. Blackhawks game. Also a Broadway in Chicago show. This year we saw ‘Teatro ZinZanni,’ which was fabulous and pure entertainment!”

Claudia B.: “Uncorked at the museum.”

Local Self-Care Ideas

Jennifer K.: “My go-to self-care ritual is going to Dance Dance Party Party, a sober daytime dance party for marginalized genders for just $7 on the second and fourth Sunday of the month off Ravenswood and Lawrence. Volunteering is also one of my favorite ways to replenish my spirit.”

Cheap Lunch Specials

Anna B.: “My favorite cheap eat in my neighborhood of Andersonville is Taste of Lebanon. It's so cheap and so good! Come prepared — it's cash only. I recommend the shawafel!”

Bring Chicago Home Votes Will Count

WBEZ’s Adriana Cardona-Maguigad and Sun-Times’ Tom Schuba discuss the Bring Chicago Home referendum, complaints at the city’s migrants shelters, and a controversial cop running for judge.