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Meet Alderman Debra Silverstein
Hello to all my friends and neighbors in the 50th Ward. I am always available and happy to help with any city needs. I hope to hear from you soon!
A Message from Alderman Silverstein
“The 50th Ward is the most diverse and wonderful neighborhood in the City of Chicago. There is nowhere else where you can visit an Indian restaurant, a Kosher bakery, and a Muslim bookstore all within a few blocks. If you live here, you know how great it is. If you don’t, come on up and see what the 50th Ward has to offer!”
Alderman Debra Silverstein
I introduced a City Council resolution today commemorating the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year holds profound significance as January 27 will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi killing center and concentration camp complex. Approximately one million Jews were murdered at Auschwitz, as were thousands of other prisons of Polish, Soviet, and Romani ancestry.
The Holocaust in total saw the murder of 6 million Jewish men, women, and children—alongside millions of other people targeted for their race, beliefs, disabilities, or identity. It is a reminder of the depths to which humanity can fall when prejudice and hatred go unchecked and is deeply significant to the residents of the 50th Ward and all people of conscience.
We were joined at Council by members of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 3G Chicago, CJE SeniorLife Holocaust Community Services, and AJC - American Jewish Committee. I would like to thank them for their tireless work to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and build a better world. ... See MoreSee Less
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UPDATE: You can also call the 50th Ward Office during normal business hours to get added to the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program. 773-262-1050.
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is now open! Apply to fix your cracked or broken sidewalk for well below what a private contractor would charge. The program is open for ONE DAY ONLY (Monday, January 13) from 6 AM to 10 PM, or until it meets capacity. Please apply as soon as possible as the program is extremely popular. To apply, call 311 or use the CHI 311 website or mobile app (create a Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Request). ... See MoreSee Less
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Is your sidewalk cracked or broken? Now is your chance to get it fixed. The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program opens to new applicants TOMORROW (Monday, January 13) for ONE DAY ONLY. The program will be open from 6 AM to 10 PM, or until it meets capacity. Please apply as soon as possible as the program operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is extremely popular. - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760040 ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Sign up to fix your sidewalk this Monday only; Jefferson Township property tax appeal; donate non-working strings of holiday lights; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760037 ... See MoreSee Less
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Forecasters are predicting 1-3 inches of snow through this afternoon. Chicago Snow Command currently has more than 220 snow plows and salt spreader on the main streets, but expect slippery travel. Drive slow and make sure to leave extra distance between vehicles. Below-freezing temperatures will cause roads and sidewalks to become slick. ... See MoreSee Less
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The 24th District Police will be holding a combined CAPS meeting for Beats 2411 and 2412 tonight (January 7). The meeting will be held at Bethesda International Academy, 6803 N Campbell, at 7 PM.
Beat 2411 covers the area of the 50th Ward from Howard to Pratt and from Kedzie to Ridge. Beat 2412 covers the area from Pratt to Devon and from Kedzie to Ridge. The meeting will discuss both beats.
This event is a great opportunity to meet the officers who patrol your community and discuss safety concerns directly with the police and your neighbors. For more information, call 312-744-6321. ... See MoreSee Less
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The police are searching for a man who is missing from our area. Please view the police alert, and if you have any information about the location of Paul Ijiewere, call the Area 3 SVU at 312-744-8266.
Paul Ijiewere is 64 years old. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and 170 pounds. His race is listed as Black, and he is described as bald with brown eyes. He was last seen on the 2000 block of W Farwell and may be in need of medical attention. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Veterans Resources Day at the 50th Ward Office; 2025 Police CAPS meeting schedule; Shared Cost Sidewalk Program on Jan 13; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760020 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to 2025 and to continuing to work with you all this year! ... See MoreSee Less
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