| Chicago’s 50th Ward NewsletterOctober 9, 2026 |
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| | Dear Neighbor,
Arrest Made for August ShootingThe police have made an arrest in connection with an August shooting in our neighborhood on the 6500 block of N Sacramento. Giovanni Jasso was charged with three felony counts, including attempted murder, aggravated battery, and unlawful use of a fully automatic weapon. |
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| Thank you to the Chicago Police Department and the officers from the U.S. Marshals Task Force who made this arrest and work to keep our community safe.
This notice is separate from the alert sent out earlier this week regarding the 6300 block of N Rockwell.
Shred Day and Meds Disposal - October 11Join us this Sunday, October 11, for a free paper shredding event in the 50th Ward. The event will be from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the Devon Bank parking lot, 6445 N. Western. Due to limited space in the shredding truck, early arrival is highly recommended. |
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| Bring your sensitive documents to be securely destroyed. The Shred Day will also feature medication and battery disposal, courtesy of Cook County. Come down to properly dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter medication, and batteries.
For any questions, contact the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce at [email protected].
Filming NoticeThere are temporary parking and traffic restrictions in effect today and tomorrow for filming of Chicago PD in our neighborhood.
No parking signs have been posted on: Lunt (from Campbell to Western), Campbell (from Coyle to Lunt), and the west side of Western (from Estes to Morse). There will also be overnight street closures on Lunt from Campbell to Western and in several alleys.
See the notice for full details. For any concerns or questions, contact the Location Manager, Phil Merker, at 478-227-2727 or the Chicago Film Office at 312-744-6415.
Jefferson Township Property Tax AppealAre your property taxes too high? If you live in Jefferson Township, you can now appeal your assessment and possibly lower them for the future. Click here to find your township.
Jefferson Township is open for tax appeals through the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Property owners can file an appeal through Thursday, November 12 at www.cookcountyassessoril.gov/online-appeals.
Jefferson Township encompasses the area of the 50th Ward that is south of Devon and west of Western. For assistance filing your appeal, please contact Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita’s office at (312) 603-6383 or [email protected].
The assessment of your home is one of the most important factors in determining how much you will pay in property taxes, so it is very important that you file an appeal. Successful appeals will be reflected on second installment property tax bills issued next year in 2027.
Peterson Park Improvement Association MeetingOn Tuesday, I joined with other government offices for a meeting hosted by the Peterson Park Improvement Association (PPIA). |
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| We were joined by many neighbors who care very deeply about our community. I am grateful to the PPIA and to everyone who came for their commitment to keeping the 50th Ward vibrant and growing!
Agents of Hope TourIt was a privilege to visit the 50th Ward’s own Agents of Hope this week. I am grateful for the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work they do to support refugees and neighbors throughout our community. |
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| Agents of Hope provides vital services that are open to everyone in the community, including a food pantry, adult education, employment programming, behavioral health care, and housing assistance.
Thank you to Agents of Hope for welcoming me and for all you do for our community!
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ DayThis Monday is Columbus Day, an annual commemoration of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in 1492 and a celebration of Italian-American heritage. I would like to wish a happy holiday to everyone who celebrates. In recent years, the holiday has gained opposition due to Columbus’s treatment of the native inhabitants of the Americas. There is a strong movement to rename the holiday Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in celebration of Native American culture. More information can be found here.
The 50th Ward Office will be closed for the holiday on Monday, October 12. If you need assistance with any City Services while the office is closed, please call 311 or visit 311.chicago.gov.
There will also be a change to garbage and recycling collection this upcoming week. All city-collected refuse and recycling will be serviced Tuesday through Friday. Residents should ensure all black and blue carts are accessible throughout the entire week, not just on their regular day of collection. |
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| Have a wonderful weekend! |
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| Sincerely, 
Debra L. Silverstein Alderman, 50th Ward |
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| | Construction Update - Rosemont Ave |
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| City contractors are moving on to the next phase of a collector street program on W Rosemont Ave between N Rockwell and N Leavitt. Crews are completing concrete work on curbs and gutters and are scheduled to work on resurfacing the street.
The asphalt work will include milling, pavement patching, paving the existing asphalt pavement, and striping. During construction, temporary “No Parking” signs will be periodically installed as required. All work on this corridor is expected to be completed by the end of November.
More details about all the upcoming local infrastructure work and recent Aldermanic Menu selections can be found on the 50th Ward website at 50thward.org/infrastructure. |
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| | | A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. Voter registration for the election is currently open, Early Voting begins soon in all 50 Wards, and Vote By Mail applications are now being accepted.
You can register to vote online, in person on Election Day, at an early voting site, or by mail. Click here for more information about registering to vote.
Early Voting has already started downtown at the Board of Elections offices (69 W. Washington Street, 6th Floor) and the voting supersite at 137 South State Street. On October 19, Early Voting will expand to all 50 Wards, including at the Northtown Library, 6800 N. Western Ave. Click here for complete Early Voting hours and details.
Vote By Mail applications are available online here. The Board of Elections will mail you a ballot, and you will be able to return your ballot by mail or using one of the secure drop boxes that will be in place at every early voting site.
PLEASE NOTE: You will not automatically receive a new vote by mail ballot unless you are already on the permanent vote by mail roster. If you want to vote by mail and are not on the permanent roster, you must apply again now. To join the Vote By Mail Permanent Roster, click here.
For more information about the upcoming election visit chicagoelections.gov. |
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| | Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans, men and women, are diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Early detection is vital towards surviving this horrible disease, so it is especially important to learn about breast cancer screening. Please click here for more information.
Illinois residents may be eligible for free mammograms or breast exams through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP). To enroll in the program, call the Women’s Health Line at 888-522-1282 or contact a local IBCCP agency.
For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and resources on breast health, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org. |
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| | Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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| During the month of October, the nation also marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence affects millions of Americans every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the United States have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner.
Illinois maintains a Domestic Violence Hotline, operated by The Network, which provides free confidential support to survivors of domestic violence. Trained agents staff the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and connect victims of domestic violence with shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and more.
If you or someone you care about is a victim of domestic violence, please call or text the hotline at 1-877-863-6338 (877-TO END DV). For more information, click here. |
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| | SBA Low Interest Disaster Loans |
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| The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for Cook County, which makes low-interest federal disaster loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofit organizations that sustained damage in the severe storms of July 27, 2026.
Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is October 19. To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. |
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| | Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts |
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| Street sweeping 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. |
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| | 50th Ward Know Your Rights Portal |
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| | | | Police Community Conversations |
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| | | 24th District Police Court Advocacy |
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| | Immigrant Solidarity Fund Benefit Concert |
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| | | | Address: 2949 W. Devon Email: [email protected] Phone: 773-262-1050 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9 AM - 4 PM Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM |
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