Alderman Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward

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12/30/2024

Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to 2025 and to continuing to work with you all this year!

The police have released a community alert regarding a home invasion and criminal sexual assault that occurred early thi...
12/26/2024

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.

The Chicago Board of Education has not replied to my request to delay tonight's Special Board Meeting. The meeting falls...
12/20/2024

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.

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 members who don't officially participate on the board until January. WGN's Jewell Hillery reports. (https...

I sent a letter to the members of the Chicago Board of Education requesting they reschedule the upcoming special board m...
12/19/2024

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.

Excited to help celebrate DianaLynn Schilz today as she retires after 52 years of service to the Chicago Park District. ...
12/18/2024

Excited to help celebrate DianaLynn Schilz today as she retires after 52 years of service to the Chicago Park District. Miss Diana is the longtime supervisor of Warren Park (and previously Indian Boundary) and has shaped generations of youth with her kindness, enthusiasm, and joy for life. I wish her the very best in her retirement and thank her for her many years of dedication to our community.

Our toy donation box is filling up fast! Now is your last chance to participate and bring in a holiday toy for your neig...
12/18/2024

Our toy donation box is filling up fast! Now is your last chance to participate and bring in a holiday toy for your neighbors in need. We have separate donation boxes for Christmas and Chanukah gifts, benefiting Chicagoland Toys for Tots and ChesedChicago respectively. We are collecting through this Friday, so act now!

The National Weather Service is warning of an arctic blast that will hit Chicago this afternoon, leading to snow showers...
12/11/2024

The National Weather Service is warning of an arctic blast that will hit Chicago this afternoon, leading to snow showers and tumbling temperatures. The cold snap will last through Thursday and could bring temperatures well below freezing, with wind chills as low as -20 degrees. The City’s warming centers will be open during the cold for those in need. Please make sure to take safety precautions and check on the wellbeing of relatives, friends, and neighbors.

I was deeply honored to receive the AJC Adelman Award yesterday in recognition of my work to combat antisemitism and hat...
12/11/2024

I was deeply honored to receive the AJC Adelman Award yesterday in recognition of my work to combat antisemitism and hate of all forms in Chicago. AJC - American Jewish Committee is one of the oldest and most respected Jewish advocacy organizations in the United States. It is dedicated to combating antisemitism, countering radicalism and extremism, and defending Israel. I am truly grateful for their work, particularly for the partnership of the local AJC Chicago office, and deeply humbled to accept this award.

Do you have non-working strings of holiday lights? Recycle them at the 50th Ward Office instead of throwing them out! We...
12/10/2024

Do you have non-working strings of holiday lights? Recycle them at the 50th Ward Office instead of throwing them out! We are partnering with Reduce Waste Chicago to collect holiday lights through the end of January. Drop yours off during normal business hours. Before dropping off your lights, be sure they are separated from any other decor and are free from other packaging (no plastic bags, please).

It was an honor to meet today with Ambassador Dor Shapira, Head of the North American Bureau of the Israeli Ministry of ...
12/09/2024

It was an honor to meet today with Ambassador Dor Shapira, Head of the North American Bureau of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Consul General Yinam Cohen, and several Chicago Jewish leaders to discuss Jewish life in American post-October 7. The Hamas terrorist attack and subsequent spike in antisemitism represents a seismic shift for the global Jewish community. Meetings like the one today are an important step in keeping us all safe.

Do you need a Chicago ID? The CityKey program launched a new online platform that allows you to apply for a CityKey on...
12/05/2024

Do you need a Chicago ID? The CityKey program launched a new online platform that allows you to apply for a CityKey online and receive it through the mail. It is an optional way to access CityKey without attending a printing event. Apply now by visiting www.getcitykey.com.

REMINDER: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is currently at the 50th Ward Office for our monthly Veterans Resourc...
12/03/2024

REMINDER: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is currently at the 50th Ward Office for our monthly Veterans Resources Day. Come until 3 PM today (Dec 3) to meet individually with experts and get connected to resources tailored for veterans and their families.

The City’s winter parking restrictions are officially in effect until April 1. Nothing has changed this year. The 50th W...
12/03/2024

The City’s winter parking restrictions are officially in effect until April 1. Nothing has changed this year. The 50th Ward does not have any overnight parking ban routes, but we do have several streets where parking is prohibited when there is at least two inches of snow on the ground. Please help the City's snow removal process by observing posted parking bans.

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Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to 2025 and to continuing to work with you all this year!

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: https://mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2760002

Chicago's 50th Ward Newsletter - FREE smoke detectors and wheel lock clubs are now available in the 50th Ward Office; FEMA funding deadline extension; 50th Ward toy donation drive; and more - https://mailchi.mp/50thwardchicago/chicagos-50th-ward-newsletter-fq4qmetwzc-2759828

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot begins tonight. I would like to wish the 50th Ward’s Jewish community a happy (and hopefully dry!) Sukkot. Chag sameach to everyone!

I led a moment of silence at City Council today in memory of the more than 1,200 innocent people who were massacred by Hamas on October 7, and in fervent prayer for the safe release of the remaining hostages. We were joined by hundreds of Jewish residents and non-Jewish allies from the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs to pay tribute to the victims of the worst attack against Jews since the Holocaust. We came to City Hall to say that Israel is not going anywhere, and neither are we. No matter what Hamas does, no matter what Hezbollah or Iran tries, the Jewish state is here to stay and so are the Jewish people.

I led a moment of silence at City Council this week for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American hostage who was murdered in a Hamas tunnel in Gaza. We all heard Hersh's mother speak so powerfully at the DNC just a few weeks ago. It broke my heart to read from her eulogy for her son. May Hersh's memory be a blessing, and may we bring the rest of the hostages home now! #BringThemHomeNow

I led a moment of silence at the License Committee meeting today in memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack and in honor of those killed by terror around the world, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the hostages who were murdered in Gaza. We must never forget the horrors of 9/11 and the nearly 3,000 Americans who were murdered. Unfortunately, we are still feeling the sting of terror around the world. May we always remember those killed by terrorism–in Israel, in the tunnels under Gaza, and right here in the United States.

The 50th Ward Movie in the Park starts tonight! Join us at Chippewa Park at 7 PM for free airbrushing, balloon twisters, pizza, and snacks. Then stick around for the movie Migration starting at dusk. I hope to see you there!

Today's the day! The last 50th Ward Ice Cream Social of the summer will be today (THURSDAY, JULY 18) from 4-6 PM at Lerner Park, 7000 N Sacramento Ave. Join us for free ice cream and community togetherness!

THURSDAY, JULY 18 - Beat the heat at the 50th Ward Ice Cream Social at Lerner Park (7000 N Sacramento Ave)! Join us on Thursday from 4-6 PM for free ice cream and community togetherness!

Wishing a very happy Independence Day to all of my friends and neighbors in the 50th Ward! Have a wonderful holiday and please remember to stay safe. Leave the fireworks to the professionals.

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