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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
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The 24th District Police will be holding an in-person CAPS meeting for Beat 2413 tonight (March 25). The meeting will be held at Green Briar Park, 2650 W Peterson, at 7 PM.
Beat 2413 covers the area from Devon to Peterson and from Kedzie to Ridge. 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 ... See MoreSee Less
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Public Safety Alert - The 24th District Police notified me of a fatal shooting that occurred early yesterday morning in an apartment on the 6400 block of N Richmond. Click for more information, and if you have any information, please call the Area 3 Bureau of Detectives at (312) 744-8263. - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760339 ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - 50th Ward paper shredding day; Rogers Park Township property tax appeal; Chicago Home Repair Program deadline; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760333 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy first day of spring, Chicago! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Chicago Park District is carrying out a prescribed burn today at Thillens Park on Kedzie. Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used for the health and quality of natural areas. To learn more about the technique, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/prescribed-burns. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing a very happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of my friends and neighbors in the 50th Ward. May you all enjoy the luck of the Irish! ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Street sweeping begins April 1; 50th Ward paper shredding day; parade on Devon on March 22; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760299 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. It is a time to spread happiness and is often celebrated with dancing, singing, and bursts of colors. I would like to wish the 50th Ward’s entire Indian community a happy Holi! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this evening. This is a very festive time for our neighborhood’s Jewish community. I hope you will all join me in wishing a happy holiday to all of our neighbors! Chag Purim Sameach! ... See MoreSee Less
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