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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 - Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend; Women's History Month; parade on Devon this Sunday; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762128 ... 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 later today (March 6, 2026). Subscribe at 50thward.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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I joined Jewish leaders from across Chicago to urge Mayor Brandon Johnson to address the crisis of anti-Jewish hate in our city. City data shows a disturbing 58% rise in antisemitism, with fully one-third of all reported hate crimes impacting Jewish residents of Chicago. The Mayor’s own Commission on Human Relations unanimously issued recommendations on how to curb this disturbing trend, but no action has been taken by City Hall. Jewish Chicagoans are demanding the Mayor act now to keep our community safe.
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Jewish leaders urge Chicago Mayor Johnson to create antisemitism task force
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Jewish leaders across Chicago are calling out Mayor Brandon Johnson.89 CommentsComment on Facebook
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! #Holi2026 ... 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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We held a third community meeting this week to share updates on the upcoming rebuilding of the Indian Boundary Playground. Thanks to all of your feedback, we successfully designed a truly unique and beautiful new playground that promises to be an anchor for our community. It will feature fun new equipment, some of which you will not see in any other nearby Chicago parks. See the new designs at: mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762082 ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Early voting starts on Monday at the Northtown Library; police CAPS meeting schedule; office closing for Pulaski Day on Monday; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762082 ... 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 (February 27, 2026). Subscribe at 50thward.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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It was an honor to attend an Iftar dinner at FORA - Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America. Thank you to the entire FORA team for your nonstop work to ensure refugee families have access to the education and support they need.
This is such a meaningful time of year for our Muslim community. I was grateful to share in this special evening alongside so many of our neighbors. Ramadan Mubarak! ... See MoreSee Less
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