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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
Greetings from Israel! I'm honored to be here to light the Diaspora Torch at Israel's official Independence Day celebration in recognition of my work to combat antisemitism and hate. It's a great privilege to be selected and to be able to represent the 50th Ward and Chicago to the people of Israel. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is National Nurses Week, an annual celebration of our nation’s amazing nurses! Nurses got us through a pandemic and gave everything to their patients. Thank you to all the local 50th Ward nurses for your bravery, your dedication, and your commitment. #NationalNursesWeek ... See MoreSee Less
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin until 9 PM EDT. The main window for our area remains roughly through 5-6pm, with the greatest tornado threat along/east of I-57. The main threat areawide is damaging hail.[1:30 PM CDT - Tuesday, 5/7/2024]
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin until 9 PM EDT. The main window for our area remains roughly through 5-6pm, with the greatest tornado threat along/east of I-57. The main threat areawide is damaging hail. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, part of a annual weeklong celebration where we recognize the tremendous impact educators have on our children and our community. The 50th Ward has some of the most dedicated and amazing teachers. Thank you all! #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationDay #teacherappreciationweek ... 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 across the nation, we must remember all those we have lost and speak out against hate. #NeverAgainIsNow ... See MoreSee Less
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TOWN HALL RESCHEDULED - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CHI vs Hate Town Hall meeting is being rescheduled. Please stay tuned for the new time and date as soon as it is available. I apologize for the inconvenience. - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/register-for-the-50th-ward-vaccine-town-hall-1602942 ... See MoreSee Less
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Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - Register for the 50th Ward virtual town hall at 50thward.org/CHIvsHate; mourning for Police Officer Luis Huesca; Beat 2411 CAPS meeting; and more - mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-1602938 ... See MoreSee Less
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The Chicago Police Department is hosting a vehicle safety event for Kia and Hyundai owners this weekend. Come to Guaranteed Rate Field to get free anti-theft software installed on your car. ... See MoreSee Less
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I attended a press conference expressing serious concern over the encampments that have popped up at college campuses across the country, including here in Chicago, and the protests that happened yesterday at several CPS schools. Jewish students have the right to feel safe in their schools, and no one ever has the right to bar access to public spaces or harass and threaten classmates. I call on the local colleges and CPS schools to protect their students and enforce school policies that will restore peace and calm. With Alderman Bill Conway, Alderman Raymond Lopez, and Alderman Nicholas Sposato. ... See MoreSee Less
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