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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
Weekly update from Alderman Debra Silverstein. For more info on local events and happenings, view the next 50th Ward weekly newsletter, which will be released tomorrow (July 11, 2025). Subscribe at 50thward.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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Calling all Rogers Park Township property owners. Is your tax bill too high? You can now file an appeal at appeals.cookcountyboardofreview.com until August 5. Stay tuned for upcoming tax appeal help events in the 50th Ward! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing a very happy Independence Day to all my friends and neighbors in the 50th Ward! Please remember to leave the fireworks to the experts and help keep our community safe.
For more local updates and events happening in the neighborhood, read the 50th Ward Newsletter: mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760803 ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly update from Alderman Debra Silverstein. For more info on local events and happenings, view the next 50th Ward weekly newsletter, which will be released tomorrow (July 3, 2025). Subscribe at 50thward.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Good Day Chicago at Fox 32 Chicago for having me on this morning to talk about the crisis of anti-Jewish hate in our city. Jews make up just 3% of the population of Chicago but were the target of more than a third of every hate crime reported last year. I am calling for the city to acknowledge that antisemitism in Chicago is an emergency and hold hearings to find a solution. ... See MoreSee Less
Chicago alderwoman pushes citywide response to rising antisemitism
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Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein calls for emergency action as antisemitic hate crimes surge, making up over one-third of all reported hate crimes in the city in 2024.22 CommentsComment on Facebook
The 24th District Police will be holding an in-person CAPS meeting for Beat 2411 tonight (July 1). The meeting will be held at Bethesda International Academy, 6803 N Campbell, at 7 PM.
Beat 2411 covers the area from Howard to Pratt 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. For more information, call 312-744-6321. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Ditch the illegal fireworks; Save the date for upcoming 50th Ward summer events; Granville traffic changes; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760785 ... See MoreSee Less
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Weekly update from Alderman Debra Silverstein. For more info on local events and happenings, view the next 50th Ward weekly newsletter, which will be released tomorrow (June 27, 2025). Subscribe at 50thward.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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I had a wonderful time with my neighbors yesterday at the Ice Cream Social / Outdoor Office Hours at Lunt Playlot Park! Spending time as a community is the best way to enjoy the summer, and the ice cream just made it all the sweeter. Find more great upcoming 50th Ward events at 50thward.org/summer. ... See MoreSee Less
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