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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
Wishing a very happy and relaxing Mother’s Day to all of the 50th Ward’s mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers! As both a mother and a daughter myself, I understand how deep this bond is. Please make sure to do something special for your mother today (and every day! ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - First Indian Boundary playground meeting this Thursday; Devon Avenue streetscape improvement meeting; May is metal health awareness month; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760570 ... See MoreSee Less
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The Catholic Church has officially elected a new pope. Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and is the first pope from the United States. He has promised a message of peace and dialogue, something which is sorely needed in our current deeply fractured society.
I wish him luck and offer my sincerest congratulations to the entire Catholic community in the 50th Ward and the City of Chicago. ... See MoreSee Less
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I was honored to participate in a flag raising ceremony today at Daley Plaza to commemorate Yom HaAtzmaut – Israel Independence Day. With antisemitism tragically on the rise, it was deeply moving to see the Israeli flag waving over the heart of Chicago.
Thank you to the Jewish United Fund of Chicago - JUF for organizing, as well as to Consul General Yinam Cohen, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Alderman Raymond Lopez, and all the local residents who attended. Am Yisrael Chai! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy National Nurses Week! This week, we honor the incredible dedication, compassion, and resilience of our nurses. Thank you to every nurse in our community for your tireless work and unwavering care. Your service makes our neighborhood healthier, safer, and stronger. #NationalNursesWeek #ThankYouNurses ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, part of a annual weeklong celebration where we recognize the tremendous impact educators have on our children and our community. The 50th Ward has some of the most dedicated and amazing teachers. Thank you all! #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationDay #teacherappreciationweek ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Cinco de Mayo, an important celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. It is also a time to recognize the strength, spirit, and traditions that help make our neighborhoods vibrant and united. I want to wish the 50th Ward’s entire Mexican-American community a very happy Cinco de Mayo! ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Indian Boundary Park playground community meeting; police CAPS meetings; help keep our neighborhood clean; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760541 ... See MoreSee Less
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The police have a person of interest in custody after another woman was sexually assaulted yesterday in the 49th Ward on the 1800 block of W Lunt Ave. Police are investigating whether this case is related to the pattern of sexual assault and robberies that we warned of earlier this week.
My thoughts and prayers are with yesterday’s victim, and with the other women who were assaulted over the last several months. I am hopeful that the investigation will bear fruit and the police can remove a dangerous criminal from our streets.
This remains an active investigation, and I will notify you all when there is an update. ... See MoreSee Less
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