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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
Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Help Stop Hate; stay warm this winter; help keep our streets and gutters clear; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2759796 ... See MoreSee Less
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I joined with my colleagues in the City Council yesterday to vote down the Mayor’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. Local residents are already feeling the strain of increased cost of living and the second highest property tax rate in the country. The Mayor’s budget proposal put an unfair burden on our hardworking families. The hearing process will continue until the Mayor puts forward a city budget for FY2025 that is acceptable. ... See MoreSee Less
Council unanimously votes down Mayor Johnson's property tax proposal to address budget gap
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The Chicago City Council unanimously voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed property tax hike in a special meeting Thursday. There are now questions on where the money to address a $1 billion bud...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Public Safety Alert - Shooting yesterday on the 2500 block of W. Touhy Ave. Please click for more information - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2759792 ... See MoreSee Less
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The Warren Park Produce Mobile is back, offering free bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need every month! The mobile will be in the parking lot of Warren Park, 6601 N. Western, TODAY (Nov 13) from 9 AM to 1 PM, or until the food runs out. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Drop off toys now for the 50th Ward Toy Drive; Jefferson Township property tax appeal; the 50th Ward Office will be closed on Monday in honor of Veterans Day; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2759769 ... See MoreSee Less
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I am deeply disturbed by the recent trend of anti-Jewish hate incidents in Chicago. A few short days after our community was rocked by an antisemitic shooting right here in the 50th Ward, two additional worrying incidents occurred in different parts of the city.
Two Jewish students were attacked at DePaul University on Wednesday. They were punched by masked attackers who made antisemitic remarks before repeatedly striking them. This incident is being investigated as a hate crime. Please see the police alert for more details. If you have any information, contact Area Three Detectives at (312) 744-8261 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference # JH497856.
Later on Wednesday, two men were arrested for trespassing and vandalizing the Chicago Loop Synagogue. The arrests came amid protesters who descended on the synagogue to disrupt a lecture by Arab-Israeli journalist Yoseph Haddad.
These incidents come as Chicago experiences a huge spike in anti-Jewish hate. Over the last year, the Anti-Defamation League has tracked a 300% increase in antisemitic incidents in Chicago
Enough is enough. I call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to fully condemn these incidents and the alarming rise in anti-Jewish hate in our city and to commit the full resources of the Chicago Police Department to keeping the Jewish community safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Jewell Hillery and WGN TV for this important report on the dangers of unregulated lithium-ion batteries. My new ordinance, which passed this year, requires e-bikes and electric scooters to use only safe, UL or EN tested batteries. It will go a long way towards curbing e-battery fires in Chicago and keeping our residents safe. wgntv.com/news/lithium-ion-battery-fires-on-the-rise-chicago-fire-department-takes-action/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Heartbroken by the loss of Police Officer Enrique Martinez, End of Watch: November 4, 2024. My deepest sympathies go to his family and to the entire Chicago Police Department. Officer Martinez died a hero, and his sacrifice will always be remembered. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Election Day and the polls are open until 7 PM. You can vote at the Northtown Library (6800 N Western) or at your precinct polling place. Find your polling place at www.chicagoelections.gov. Now go out and vote! ... See MoreSee Less
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