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Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared community updates including the City Council appointment of Kenneth Gunn as the new head of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) and praised the groundbreaking of the Lev Avigayil Respite Center on Touhy Avenue. She also highlighted storm-damage damage-assessment survey outreach and reminded residents that Lake View Township property tax appeals are open until July 13. The newsletter also notes upcoming neighborhood ice cream social/outdoor office hours (July 10 and July 14) and other city-ward reminders, including Juneteenth closures and a new street-sweeping alert signup resource.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announced free ice cream and outdoor office hours at Lunt Playlot Park (2239 W Lunt Ave) on Tuesday, June 16 from 4:30–6:00 PM to meet residents and discuss city services. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development hearings, housing or transit policy changes, or budget and street-safety decisions. It also points residents to additional summer community events at 50thward.org/summer.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) reports on severe weather cleanup efforts after storms and urges residents to report tree emergencies, and she also highlights the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program (grants up to $70,000) for eligible homebuyers. Other key items include opening Lake View Township property tax appeals through July 13 and safety reminders about sharing the road with bikes and scooters, plus signups for 50th Ward street sweeping alerts. She also announces upcoming community events such as an ice cream social and outdoor office hours at Lunt Playlot Park (June 16) and multiple library and park programs over the next week.

In her 50th Ward newsletter, Ald. Debra L. Silverstein highlights a new City of Chicago HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program opening June 8, offering income-eligible homebuyers grants up to $70,000 for down payments and closing costs. She also reminds residents of Lake View Township’s open property tax appeal period (through July 13) for parts of the 50th Ward south of Devon and east of Western, plus ongoing summer community events including free ice cream and outdoor office hours on June 16 at Lunt Playlot Park. Other updates include Pride Fest/parade information, sign-ups for 50th Ward street sweeping alerts, and a schedule of events at the Northtown Library.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein of Chicago’s 50th Ward announced outdoor office hours at the Northtown Library (Pratt & Western) with free ice cream on Thursday, June 4 from 4:30–6:00 PM. The newsletter mainly promotes meeting the alderman and discussing city services, with no zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street policy items mentioned. Other than directing residents to the ward’s summer events page, no additional major announcements or hearings are included.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) highlights police CAPS beat meetings for portions of the ward on June 1–3, and encourages residents to file Rogers Park Township property tax appeals (deadline June 1). The newsletter also promotes ward events such as a Veterans Resources Day on June 3 and an Outdoor Office & Ice Cream Social on June 4, plus other community items including CAPS safety discussions, park advisory planning for Warren Park (May 31), and street sweeping schedule/alerts.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) reports introducing a City Council resolution recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and co-sponsoring a resolution honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; she also hosted Rogers Park Township property tax appeal outreach with the Cook County Assessor’s Office, noting residents can still file appeals online until June 1. The newsletter does not describe specific zoning/development approvals, transit service/funding changes, budget votes, or major street safety/redesign projects. Other items include Memorial Day observances and the Chicago Memorial Day Parade, plus upcoming 50th Ward summer and community events (including an outdoor office hours/ice cream social on June 4) and summer youth job applications now open.

In Chicago’s 50th Ward newsletter, Alderman Debra L. Silverstein emphasizes upcoming/ongoing city services: street sweeping runs through late November and residents can sign up for alerts, and a Rogers Park Township property tax appeal help event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 (10 AM–2 PM) with appeals open until June 1. The newsletter also notes federal SNAP work/volunteer requirement changes effective May 1 and reminds residents of the May 15 deadline for 2025 tax-year exemption applications, plus a call for summer jobs for youth and various community events. Other announcements include condolences for the death of Chicago Fire Department Engineer Steven Decker and reminders about volunteer opportunities (24th District Court Advocates) and multiple summer events and fairs listed on the 50th Ward website.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein of the 50th Ward shared condolences after Engineer Steven Decker of Engine 71, a 30-year Chicago Fire Department veteran, died today during a training exercise. The newsletter does not mention any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings or policy actions.

In the 50th Ward newsletter, Alderman Debra Silverstein highlights May 19 (10 AM–2 PM) in-person Rogers Park Township property tax appeal help at the 50th Ward office and reminds residents to apply for 2025 property tax-saving exemptions by May 15. The rest of the update focuses on community events and services, including outdoor office/ice cream socials (starting June 4), a Back to School Giveaway (July 26), and Movie in the Park (August 5), plus info on street sweeping alerts and other city/program announcements.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein’s 50th Ward newsletter (May 1, 2026) does not report any zoning, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety hearings/ordinances or development approvals. It instead highlights community events and deadlines, including a Veterans Resources Day on May 6, property tax exemption application deadlines (May 15) and Rogers Park Township property tax appeals (through June 1), plus youth summer jobs applications (deadline May 29) and SBA disaster loan deadlines (May 15 for physical damage). Other announcements include volunteering as a 24th District Court Advocate, street sweeping schedule/alerts, and upcoming heritage and community celebrations such as Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week, and Cinco de Mayo.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared a public safety alert after a Chicago police officer was killed and another was critically injured in shootings at Swedish Hospital; a suspect is in custody and residents are urged to contact the 17th District with any information. The newsletter does not reference any zoning/development, housing, transit, budget, or street safety policy meetings or approvals, but it offers condolences and thanks to the Chicago Police Department.

Ald. Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) says Rogers Park Township property tax appeals are open through June 1, and she plans an assistance event at the 50th Ward office with Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita. She also highlights the start of 50th Ward street sweeping through late November and discusses sanitation ward composting services at the Ravenswood yard (6447 N Ravenswood Ave). Other updates include a Beat 2413 CAPS meeting on April 28 at Green Briar Park, Yom HaAtzmaut flag raising at Daley Plaza, and applications for summer block parties and Jumping Jack bouncy-house rentals.

In the 50th Ward, Ald. Debra L. Silverstein focused on flood response, meeting with the Water Department Commissioner’s Office and urging residents with basement backups to report them so the department can investigate and address causes. She also highlighted the upcoming Beat 1711 CAPS meeting (April 22) at Mayfair Church and discussed April City Sticker Amnesty and other community resources. Other announcements included Jumping Jack (bouncy house) block party applications, Earth Day cleanup reminders, a City Council resolution co-sponsoring recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, and support for youth summer jobs through Chicago Youth Works plus general SBA disaster-loan information for 2025 storm impacts.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) reports that Trader Joe’s has applied for building permits to open a new store at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center near Lincoln and McCormick; she notes the lease is signed and the project is in the permitting stage, but additional approvals are still needed. The newsletter mainly provides this development update and encourages residents to stay tuned as the process continues.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) urged residents to report basement flooding and other water issues during record rainfall, noting a Flood Watch through 1:00 AM and asking that flooded streets or clogged catch basins be inspected. The newsletter also highlights Metropolitan Water Reclamation District guidance to reduce sewer overflows, including conserving water and disconnecting downspouts (with MWRD discounted rain barrels available). No zoning, transit, housing policy, or budget meetings/actions were mentioned.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) shared public safety updates from the 24th District, including a shooting near Claremont and Devon and arrests related to a January carjacking, plus an invitation for residents to become Court Advocates. Other major announcements include Tax Day reminders and free tax-prep assistance via Ladder Up, City Sticker Amnesty (April 1–30, 2026), and the opening of the Chicago Youth Works summer jobs application portal (deadline May 29). She also notes observances and community opportunities like Yom HaShoah (April 14), Jumping Jack applications for block parties (opens April 15 at 9 AM), and several local events/resources (e.g., pet adoption and crisis response/clean & green information).

Alderman Debra Silverstein of the 50th Ward announces the City Sticker Amnesty for April, allowing residents to purchase stickers without late fees or back charges. She also schedules two police CAPS meetings this week to discuss safety concerns with local officers. In addition, the newsletter highlights community events such as a paper shredding and recycling drive, a volunteer service day at The Ark, holiday office hours, and seasonal holiday greetings for Passover, Assyrian New Year, and Easter.

Alderman Debra L. Silverstein (50th Ward) announced that free steering wheel locks are now available at the 50th Ward office for residents who own or drive a Honda, in response to reported citywide increases in Honda window break-ins and airbag thefts. No zoning, development, housing, transit, budget, or street-safety meetings/ordinances were mentioned; the main action is signing up first-come, first-served via the provided registration form.

Alderman Debra Silverstein reports a citywide trend of Honda airbag thefts affecting the 50th Ward, urging residents to file police reports and share footage. The ward will host a free paper‑shredding and medication disposal event on March 29, begin seasonal street sweeping on April 1, and hold a Veterans Resource Day the same day, while a Beat 2412 Police CAPS meeting is scheduled for April 1. Additional updates include the Live 77 initiative spotlighting West Ridge, a call for volunteers for the 24th District Court Advocate program, and a reminder of the Governor’s Pre‑Passover Seder attended by the alderman.