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Progressive Alder Holds Onto Leadership Position

City Council voted 29–16 not to strip 25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez of his chairmanship of the council’s housing committee after the alder spoke at a rally where an American flag was burned. [WBEZ]

Will ShotSpotter Stay?

Alders are set to vote on a measure later this month that would require their approval to remove the controversial gunshot detection technology from any part of the city. [Block Club]

• The proposed ordinance comes after Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city would stop using ShotSpotter this fall. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Chicago Has a Homelessness Officer

Nearly five months after announcing the role, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed Sendy Soto to be the city’s first chief homelessness officer. Soto, a former senior director at the Chicago Community Trust, will be tasked with creating a five-year plan to address homelessness in the city. [FOX32]

Parachute Hi-Fi to Open This Summer

After the Avondale restaurant closed last month, chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are opening a music bar and eatery at the same Northwest Side spot this summer. Korean American cuisine is still on the menu — including pepperoni kimchi pizza puffs. [Sun-Times]

Put Ketchup on Your Hot Dog?

Starting today, Heinz is putting ketchup dispensers near Chicago hot dogs stands that don’t serve the condiment on their dogs. It’s part of a campaign to get more Chicagoans to eat ketchup. [Eater]

April is Filipino Food Month, a cuisine that has been having a moment in Chicago. Ravenswood resident Mike Lazaro grew up eating Filipino food at home and at family parties in Chicagoland. Making his way through the city’s Filipino food scene, Lazaro shares some of his favorite spots. And Hey Chicago added a few of our favs, too.

Kasama

The award-winning fine dining spot in Ukrainian Village is well worth the wait: Tourists and locals alike are willing to wait hours for pastries and book the restaurant’s 13-course dinner menu 45 days in advance.

Boonie’s

This North Center brick-and-mortar spot is another popular Filipino spot with its affordable rotating small plates. Chicagoans first got to know Boonie’s when it was a food stall at Revival Food Hall downtown.

Uncle Mike’s Place

Another Ukrainian Village eatery worth a visit? Uncle Mike’s has been feeding Chicagoans Filipino breakfasts for more than 30 years. Only open during the day, the restaurant feels like you’re having brunch at home.

Seafood City Supermarket

Head to North Mayfair to shop at the Filipino American grocery store chain, and enjoy the cafeteria! There is a Jollibee, fast food spot, inside.

Pig & Fire

Known for lechon pork belly, Pig & Fire offers a rotating pop-up menu for pickup at the Hatchery in Garfield Park.

Alulu Brewery

The Pilsen pub serves Filipino American fare. Monday nights are half off lumpia while you shoot darts!

Why do Chicagoans Call 911?

The City Cast Chicago team hops on the mic to discuss what you need to know about avoiding a parking ticket, an analysis on 911 calls made in 2022, and water taxis’ sweet return to daily service.