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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
The 24th District Police will be holding a combined CAPS meeting for Beats 2411 and 2412 tonight (January 7). The meeting will be held at Bethesda International Academy, 6803 N Campbell, at 7 PM.
Beat 2411 covers the area of the 50th Ward from Howard to Pratt and from Kedzie to Ridge. Beat 2412 covers the area from Pratt to Devon and from Kedzie to Ridge. The meeting will discuss both beats.
This event is a great opportunity to meet the officers who patrol your community and discuss safety concerns directly with the police and your neighbors. For more information, call 312-744-6321. ... See MoreSee Less
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The police are searching for a man who is missing from our area. Please view the police alert, and if you have any information about the location of Paul Ijiewere, call the Area 3 SVU at 312-744-8266.
Paul Ijiewere is 64 years old. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall and 170 pounds. His race is listed as Black, and he is described as bald with brown eyes. He was last seen on the 2000 block of W Farwell and may be in need of medical attention. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Veterans Resources Day at the 50th Ward Office; 2025 Police CAPS meeting schedule; Shared Cost Sidewalk Program on Jan 13; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760020 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to 2025 and to continuing to work with you all this year! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing a very happy New Year to all my friends and neighbor's in the 50th Ward! May the challenges of the last year remain in the past, and may we look forward to a wonderful 2025! Click for a recap of what we did together in the 50th Ward this year: mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760002 ... See MoreSee Less
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The police have released a community alert regarding a home invasion and criminal sexual assault that occurred early this morning on the 6200 block of N Bell. This is an active investigation, and I will let you know as soon as more information is available. ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Wishing a very happy holiday season to all my friends and neighbors in the 50th Ward!; budget update; property tax appeal; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2759988 ... See MoreSee Less
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The Chicago Board of Education has not replied to my request to delay tonight's Special Board Meeting. The meeting falls during Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, when many Jewish residents, teachers, and parents cannot participate. Chicago prides itself on its diversity, and excluding a segment of our population from such an important public meeting is unacceptable.
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Delay sought in Friday school board meeting that could end with CEO's ouster — WGN Evening News
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The timing of Friday's special meeting of the Chicago Board of Education has drawn criticism because it not only interferes with the Jewish Sabbath but also leaves out newly elected school board membe...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I sent a letter to the members of the Chicago Board of Education requesting they reschedule the upcoming special board meeting, which is currently scheduled for this Friday, December 20 at 5:45 PM. The meeting falls during Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, creating an unnecessary barrier to participation for Chicago’s Jewish community. Every Chicagoan, regardless of faith, deserves the right to engage with our government. We should not be scheduling important meetings at a time when Jewish residents, teachers, and parents cannot participate. ... See MoreSee Less
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