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Johnson’s Picks for Police Oversight Board

This week, seven Chicago residents were selected to serve on the permanent commission overseeing the city’s police department, a decision City Council will now have to confirm. Mayor Brandon Johnson was supposed to make his picks April 7. [WTTW]

Does Burke Deserve ‘Leniency?’

In a letter unsealed Tuesday, former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas asked a federal judge to show “leniency” to the former alder who was convicted on 13 of 14 corruption counts in December. Ed Burke is scheduled to be sentenced next month. [WGN]

Who Wants to Be on Mayor’s Youth Commission?

Applications for the next cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Commission are now open. The body was founded in 2019 so young people could have more representation in city government. But what is serving on the commission actually like? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

Scoring a Mother’s Day brunch reservation can be tough. But no need to scramble before the holiday next weekend: Chicago City Casters are sharing our favorite Mother’s Day brunch plans to help inspire you.

Dawn A.M. Eatery

City Cast Chicago podcast host Jacoby Cochran wants to take his mom to the Southern–style brunch spot that opened in Hyde Park this winter. They have smoked salmon deviled eggs, cornbread French toast, and plenty of vegan options 🤤

La Josie

City Cast Chicago producer Michelle Navarro has La Josie on the brain. The 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand Award winner in West Loop serves dulce de leche toast and carnitas skillets. They also have three agave bars, including one on a rooftop.

Batter & Berries

City Cast Chicago executive producer Simone Alicea wants to go back to for the best French toast she’s ever had at the Lincoln Park (or Olympia Fields) location. The only problem? They don't take reservations 😥

Kimski

Your fav newsletter editor’s mom doesn’t like waking up early nor does she enjoy brunch. That’s why I’d take her to this Bridgeport eatery that opens later in the day and celebrates her Korean–Polish heritage.

Will Chicago Listen to Young People?

Applications are open to join the Mayor’s Youth Commission, a group of Chicagoans ages 14–19 who advise the mayor and city leaders. But what’s the job actually like? Benjamin Kagan and Precious Adedokun share their experiences.