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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 - Severe weather update; ice cream social at Lunt Playlot Park; HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762631 ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago is under a Tornado Watch until 9 PM tonight. The National Weather Service has also issued a Flood Watch until 11 PM and a High Wind Warning until 4 PM with damaging winds up to 60 mph.
Please take all precautions in advance of the extreme weather. Also remember to report any tree emergencies or other issues caused by the storm to my office or to 311 after hours.
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After yesterday’s intense thunderstorms, many of us have encountered downed branches and storm debris. Our Streets and Sanitation team is already on the job cleaning up across the ward.
See a tree branch that still needs attention? Call us at 773-262-1050 so we can get it addressed. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe and beautiful! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are in for dangerously hot weather today. Please take extra precautions to stay safe and healthy.
Check in on elderly relatives, neighbors, and others who may be especially vulnerable to extreme heat. If you need relief from the heat, consider visiting a cooling center, library, park district facility, or a friend or family member's air-conditioned home.
If you or someone nearby experiences symptoms of heat-related illness or loses consciousness, call 9-1-1 immediately and move to a cool indoor location.
For additional heat safety tips and resources, visit: chi.gov/4opsdQQ
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Bike season is here! 🚲
Join 24th District CPD on Friday, June 12 from 11:00 - 1:00 at Devon Bank (6445 N. Western Ave) for free bicycle safety checks and important bike safety tips. Make sure your bike is ready for a safe summer of riding!
Thank you to our 24th District officers for helping keep our community safe both on and off the road! ... See MoreSee Less
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The HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program is now open, offering grants up to $70,000 for low to moderate income homebuyers. The program will help eligible residents buy a home by providing assistance for down payments and closing costs.
Apply now through a delegate agency at www.resurrectionproject.org/homegrown or www.NHSChicago.org. Most of our community is designated as Zone A, with one small area of Zone B (Census Tract 205). ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Summer in the 50th Ward; HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program; happy Pride Month; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-2phxa5om6t-2762585 ... See MoreSee Less
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I had a wonderful time with my neighbors yesterday at the Northtown Library for the first Ice Cream Social / Outdoor Office Hours of the season! 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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Come to the Northtown Library at Pratt & Western for ice cream, popsicles, and conversation with the Alderman! We're here until 6:00 PM and ready to enjoy the summer with our 50th Ward neighbors! ... See MoreSee Less
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