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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
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The Chicago Park District is carrying out a prescribed burn today at Thillens Park on Kedzie. Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used for the health and quality of natural areas. To learn more about the technique, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/prescribed-burns. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing a very happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of my friends and neighbors in the 50th Ward. May you all enjoy the luck of the Irish! ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Street sweeping begins April 1; 50th Ward paper shredding day; parade on Devon on March 22; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760299 ... See MoreSee Less
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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! ... 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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It was an honor to recognize the Jewish holiday of Purim at City Council this week, as we commemorated Women’s History Month. Purim tells the story of Esther, as she risked her life to save her people. She is an inspiration to women everywhere and one of my personal heroes. The Purim story is a powerful message of standing up to hate and intolerance, something very relevant today as antisemitism and hate continue to spread. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Chicago Park District is carrying out prescribed burns today in several local natural areas. Crews are at the open space at Indian Boundary Park and at Thillens Park on Kedzie. Prescribed fire is one of the most important tools used for the health and quality of natural areas. To learn more about the technique, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/prescribed-burns. ... See MoreSee Less
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The street sweeping schedule for 2025 is now available on the 50th Ward website. As always, sweeping will run from the beginning of April until late-November. Check the schedule at 50thward.org/services/#streetsweeping and make sure not to park when any signs are posted. If you have any questions, contact the 50th Ward Office at (773) 262-1050 or [email protected]. ... See MoreSee Less
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