Chicago’s 50th Ward Newsletter

May 29, 2026

Dear Neighbor,

Outdoor Office & Ice Cream Social - June 4

The first 50th Ward event of the summer is coming up! Join us for free ice cream and outdoor office hours outside the Northtown Library. Celebrate the summer together with Alderman Silverstein and your neighbors this Thursday, June 4 from 4:30-6:00 PM at Pratt and Western.

Meet your alderman, discuss any needed city services, and enjoy ice cream together with your neighbors (dairy-free options will also be available).

We have a full summer planned with lots of great community events. Find one that works for you at 50thward.org/summer. I hope to see you all out in the Ward!

Veterans Resource Day - June 3

Calling all veterans! The 50th Ward is proudly partnering with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) to offer a monthly Veterans Resources Day at the Ward Office. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month at 2949 W. Devon to meet individually with experts and get connected to resources tailored for veterans and their families. The next monthly event will be on Wednesday, June 3 from 11 AM to 3 PM.

The government has many programs available to help those who served. If you are a veteran, the family member of a veteran, or you know a veteran in need, please come to this Veterans Resources Day and get the help you deserve. A veterans service officer will be here to assist with enrollment for health care, disability & compensation, employment, financial assistance, and more.

Click here for more information. For any questions, please call the 50th Ward Office at (773) 262-1050. We are dedicated to honoring all who served!

Police CAPS Meetings

There will be three beat meetings this week, covering the area of the 50th Ward that is north of Devon Avenue and the area south of Peterson Avenue.

The CAPS meeting for Beat 2011, stretching from Peterson to Foster and from Western to the North Shore Channel, will be on Monday, June 1 from 7 PM to 8 PM. The meeting will be held at the 20th District Station, 5400 N. Lincoln.

The CAPS meeting for Beat 2411, stretching from Howard to Pratt and from Kedzie to Ridge, will also be held on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 PM to 8 PM. The meeting will be held at Bethesda International Academy, 6803 N. Campbell.

The CAPS meeting for Beat 2412, stretching from Pratt to Devon and from Kedzie to Ridge, will be held on Wednesday, June 3 from 7 PM to 8 PM. The meeting will be held at Warren Park, 6601 N. Western.

These events are great opportunities to meet the officers who patrol your community and discuss safety concerns directly with the police and your neighbors. For more information, please call the 24th District CAPS Office at (312) 744-6321 or the 20th District CAPS Office at (312) 742-8770. Find all the upcoming local CAPS meetings at 50thward.org/police.

Congratulations to Crossing Guard Joe Sass

Congratulations to Jamieson Elementary crossing guard Joe Sass on receiving the CPS Going Above and Beyond Award! Joe became a local sensation after selflessly carrying students through frozen floodwaters during January’s water main break to make sure they got to school safely.

Thank you, Joe, for keeping our children safe each and every day and for going above and beyond for our community! 

Congratulations Graduates!

The school year is ending for CPS and private school students. I would like to congratulate all of the 50th Ward’s graduates, whether they are entering high school, college or the workforce. Earning a degree is an amazing achievement, and you should all be proud of yourselves! 

I would like to stress to all of the 50th Ward’s parents the importance of making sure your children have definite plans for the summer. Summer camps and Park District programs are a fantastic way for our children to get much needed exercise and fresh air, while having a fun time and forging new friendships. For the older children, internships and summer jobs are a great way to beef up a resume and gain valuable work and extracurricular experience.

Whatever your children’s plans are for the summer, I would like to encourage everyone to make sure they keep learning and reading. Summer learning loss is a very real phenomenon, and decades of research have confirmed that a lack of intellectual stimulation over the summer can set your children’s education back as much as a month every year.

The Northtown Library is open seven days a week and offers a place for kids to learn and grow. For more information, please visit the Northtown Branch of the Chicago Public Library or call them at (312) 744-2292.

Sincerely,

Debra L. Silverstein

Alderman, 50th Ward

Upcoming 50th Ward Summer Events

Rogers Park Township Property Tax Appeals - Deadline June 1

Rogers Park Township is now open for property tax appeals through the Cook County Assessor’s Office. The assessment of your home is one of the most important factors in determining how much you will pay in property taxes. The good news is that you can appeal your valuation and potentially lower your taxes, but the deadline is approaching fast.

Rogers Park Township encompasses the area of the 50th Ward that is north of Devon. The appeals period is open until Monday, June 1. You can file an appeal online at www.cookcountyassessoril.gov/online-appeals.

If your appeal is accepted, changes to your property's assessed value will be reflected in the second installment property tax bill you receive next year in late 2027.

For any questions, contact the 50th Ward Office at (773) 262-1050 or Commissioner Josina Morita’s Office at (312) 603-6383.

Warren Park Advisory Council Annual Meeting

The Warren Park Advisory Council invites the community to its Annual Planning Meeting on Sunday, May 31, from 9 AM to 12 PM.

The Advisory Council wants to hear your ideas on how to improve the park, including discussions on programming, fundraising, and general improvements. To RSVP, send an email to [email protected] with Annual Planning Meeting in the subject line.

Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts

Street sweeping has officially started and will continue through late-November. You can view the schedule for the 50th Ward as an interactive map here or download a printable version on the Department of Streets and Sanitation website here. Please double-check your address on the map to make sure you are looking at the correct section.

You can find a printable schedule for each individual sweeping section on the 50th Ward website at 50thward.org/sweeping.

You can also sign up for street sweeping alerts with We the Sweeple, a third-party website that pulls information from the publicly available sweeping schedule on the Streets and Sanitation website. Visit www.WeTheSweeple.com to sign up for email alerts when street sweeping is scheduled on your block.

Please note, the site is not affiliated with the City of Chicago, so please always double-check with the official schedule.

Uniting Voices Chicago at Indian Boundary

Does your child love to sing? Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) is hosting a Discovery Day for students entering 3rd grade and up who are interested in joining the Rogers Park Neighborhood Choir for the 2026–27 season.

The discovery day will be on Wednesday, June 3 from 4-5 PM at Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W Lunt Ave. Students can stop by to complete a voice placement. The Rogers Park Neighborhood Choir offers instruction twice a week at Indian Boundary Park, offering three ensembles for varying ages and musical experiences. Tuition is income-based to ensure access for all families.

To learn more or sign up, visit www.unitingvoiceschicago.org/join.

50th Ward Know Your Rights Portal

Volunteer Park Cleanup at Indian Boundary

Camp Courage

CityArts Program

Dance Show at Indian Boundary