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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
I was pleased to attend the grand opening of the new Chase bank location at 6131 N, Lincoln, which replaces the now closed branch at Lincoln & McCormick. The location is now open and ready to serve the public.
I am always available to support local businesses, and I hope this new location will be of benefit to the community! ... See MoreSee Less
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Exciting News! The Jumping Jack is NOW AVAILABLE for Residential Block Parties! Inflatables will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from May 23 through September 6. Requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply as early as possible to ensure your block party date is available. Block party paperwork can be found at 50thward.org/block-party. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago was hit by record rainfall yesterday. If you got any water in your basement, or if your street is still flooded, please report it to my office or to 311 so we can identify where the problems are occurring. More rain is on the way, so act now to conserve water and prevent more flooding. - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762347 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Yom HaShoah, when we remember and mourn the 6 million Jewish men, women, and children who were slaughtered in the Holocaust. Now, with antisemitism on the rise, we must remember all those we have lost and speak out against hate. #NeverAgainIsNow ... See MoreSee Less
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Public Safety Alert - Shooting incident on Wednesday at approximately 3:25 PM in the area of Claremont and Devon. Read the weekly newsletter for more information - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762329 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is Easter, a festive day for our neighborhood’s Christian community. I hope you will all join me in wishing a happy holiday to all of our neighbors. May the Easter season bring you all joy and peace. Happy Easter! ... See MoreSee Less
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The holiday of Pesach/Passover begins tonight, commemorating the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt and freedom from slavery. I want to wish the entire 50th Ward a very happy holiday. May this season of freedom bring joy to your family, strength to our community, and hope for a brighter future. Chag Pesach Sameach! ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Happy holidays!; City Sticker amnesty month; police CAPS meetings; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762286 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the Assyrian New Year, also known as Kha b’Nisan. It is celebrated every year on the first of April and is the most important Assyrian national holiday. The 50th Ward has a large and vibrant Assyrian-American population and this is a very festive day for the community. I want to wish a happy Assyrian New Year to everyone who is celebrating! ... See MoreSee Less
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