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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Juan Martín’s daughter Ilse Márquez said she hopes the ghost bike [at Archer and Laramie] will remind drivers to be conscious of the other human lives on the road. She said Archer Avenue in Garfield Ridge is a notoriously dangerous street for bikers because drivers treat the road like a highway.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our neighbors came together to honor Juan Martín Márquez Luna by placing a ghost bike at the corner of Archer Laramie—where he was tragically killed last week 🤍 Juan Martin’s family spoke powerfully about their father: the person he was, the example he set for them, and how much he will be missed.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

October is a month filled with fun for SWC - please plan to drop into one of these community events to get to know more about us.

Oct 5: all wheels ride at Senka; Oct 10: end of season bike bash at Senka; Oct 24: Dia de Muertos at 45th & Pulaski

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Bike Lane Uprising @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

At the request of Juan's family, please join us for a ghost bike installation & vigil this Saturday at the crash site. Juan Martin Márquez was killed biking to work last Monday by a hit and run, & the driver who is still at large.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Please join us this Saturday, Sept 26, from 12-2pm, for our next Freebies for Families event at Vicinity Credit Union on 45th and Pulaski.

Pastel flyer details the event - you can find those details here: https://www.swcollective.org/freebies-for-families

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Earlier this week, our neighbor Juan Martin Marquez Luna was riding his e-bike to work when he was struck and killed by a reckless driver at Archer & Laramie. The driver is still at large. If you have any information, please contact the Major Accident Investigation Unit at 312-745-4521.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Celebrating Mexican Independence Day with some pics from last weekend’s parade in Little Village. These streets are for everybody 🇲🇽

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · 15/09/2026

Pickup driver struck turning sedan and critically injured a man, 54, on an e-motorcycle Monday around 5:15 AM on 5600 block of S. Archer. Pickup driver fled on foot. We've been told the e-moto rider is in a coma. Lets keep him in our thoughts. @swcollectivechi.bsky.social @activetransportation.org

abc7chicago.com

Hit-and-run driver critically injures e-bike rider in Garfield Ridge, police say

A hit-and-run driver critically injured an e-bike rider on the city's Southwest Side on Monday morning, Chicago police said.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Thanks to Gage Park Cyclists for organizing a great ride from Senka Park to the Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village (with a welcome pit stop at Tawney Coffee in Brighton Park). Today was a beautiful day for a parade and a beautiful day for a ride 🇲🇽

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Univision Chicago spoke with the mothers of two young people who were hit while biking on Archer late last month. They also checked in with Alfredo of Gage Park Cyclists for tips on how cyclists can stay safe on our roads.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Source is Cook County’s go-to network for small business support, connecting entrepreneurs with expert guidance and resources to fuel growth and success at every stage of their journey.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tomorrow is our second annual back to school bike ride with Academy for Global Citizenship 💚 This is quickly becoming a fun tradition for students and families in Garfield Ridge. Come through—everybody is welcome!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🎶 There’s a hose on this arch / There’s a hose on this arch 🎶

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Dolly Patton’s Imagination Library has been an amazing resource for bilingual kids books for families across the southwest side. If your child is younger than 5 years old—or if you or somebody you know is expecting—then you can sign up for free books today! imaginationlibrary.com/check-availa...

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Let’s all go to the circus! We’ve got 20 tickets for the final Midnight Circus performance in Brighton Park—tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, Sept. 6) at 5pm. Plus…we’ll go for a bike ride after!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

One week from today—we’re pairing up with the Academy for Global Citizenship for our second annual back to school bike ride! 🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 9 ⏰ 4:15pm (after dismissal) 📍 Academy for Global Citizenship (4942 W. 44th St.) 🎟️ Raffle prizes include helmets, lights, and more!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Midnight Circus is coming to Brighton Park next weekend 🎪 We’ll be at the Park District HQ at 4:30pm to share our FREE tickets with neighbors (first come, first served—maximum 4 tickets per household). After the circus, we’ll go on a relaxed, 5-mile bike ride through Brighton Park.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Get registered to vote with us! We'll be at Vicinity Credit Union on 45/Pulaski on Sept 15 from 1pm - 6pm to register voters ahead of the midterm and municipal elections. Can't wait? Hit the link in our bio to register online!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This weekend, young people from across the city showed off the lowrider bikes they’ve built with Bikes & Roses at the Archer Heights Branch Library. Lowrider prints and window decals will be up at the library through Aug. 31—come through! 📍 5055 S. Archer Ave.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Spending your money in your community gives everyone more power. For every $100 spent at a small business, $68 stays in the local economy (that's according to the SBA). 💰 Make it a point to change your habits; do not simply give your money to Amazon every time. #ILLatinoEconomicPower

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This morning, the Chicago Plan Commission will consider a proposal to raze Ford City Mall and build an industrial warehouse. As a bit of “community-oriented” window dressing, the developers are throwing in a handful of benches and landscaping…complete with a sidewalk to nowhere.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

On Tues, Hugo & Jaime joined Sabrina from the 12th ward office to share a reimbursement grant for businesses to obtain security equipment, and the info for the Cook County Source - a network of business advisors who can help, for no cost, with ?s on procurement, licensing, prop taxes, etc.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Parents! Gather up your gently used kids' clothing and gear for this Saturday's Freebies for Families event at Our Lady of the Snows. Freebies for Families is a safe place for your family to share with other families, arrange playdates & build your village. All in memory of Marlen Ochoa Lopez.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our Chicago is a citywide collaborative, powered by Latinos Progresando, working to protect immigrant communities & strengthen Chicago’s neighborhoods. There is funding for local businesses to upgrade security! Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2026.: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

You've heard about the school board elections. Now hear about the process and the candidates. These guides were developed in English and Spanish by La Voz, @wbez.org and @suntimes.bsky.social.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join us on Zoom or Facebook live to ask questions of our parent panel! That high school to college transition is no joke - come share with us, ask questions and let's all learn a few tips and tricks to make things easier on our students. Join Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/82003935922

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

If you haven’t shared your thoughts about the draft Moving Archer Forward plan, now is the time! The city’s public comment period is coming to a close—check out the plan and weigh in by the end of the day today, Thursday, Aug. 6 🖐️

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Bebéton is in full swing! Come down to the Park District HQ in Brighton Park for a toddler-friendly dance party. La Casa Playroom is here with music, food, and plenty of giveaways—and they’re planning to do this again 🧡

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This year’s Retro Video Game Expo is in full swing at the Clearing Library (6423 W. 63rd Pl.) 🕹️ Sat, Aug 1: 9am-5pm 🕹️ Sun, Aug 2: 1-5pm Bonus for “90s kids: They’ve got a Sega Saturn with Virtua Fighter 2 and Daytona USA 💙

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Last night’s Ninja Turtles bike ride was a blast 💙💜🧡❤️

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

“The CTA Orange Line was originally planned to extend 2.3 miles from Midway to Ford City Mall, but the extension was dropped in the 2010s. That decision now reads as consequential, as Ford City itself is being considered for a speculative warehouse development.”

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're calling it - due to the rain and extreme heat, tonight's ride is canceled. BOOOOOOOO stupid weather. Please join us next Monday, August 3, at Senka. Sorry folks!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

“I think it’s human nature to be wary of change. But I think the world changes all around us, so if we’re just standing still, then we’re going to get left behind.” Check out the Moving Archer Forward plan for yourself, and share your feedback with the city by Aug. 6 at chicago.gov/archer.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Two great, free events are happening next Saturday, August 1, that you should know about. First, IMAN will host a march and all-day activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Movement's march into Marquette Park. The details are here: www.fierceurgency.now

fierceurgency.now

The National March into Marquette Park - The Fierce Urgency of Now

Sixty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Chicago Freedom Movement marched into Marquette Park to confront segregation, redlining, and organized racial violence, we are called again to…

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This Friday! Join us for a relaxed 5-mile ride through Brighton Park and then hang out at the Park District HQ for their outdoor screening of Zootopia 2. Meet up at 7pm | Ride at 7:30pm Chicago Park District (48th & Rockwell) 🐰🦊 Movie starts at dusk (8:45pm)

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ride with us every Monday at 6pm this summer! All wheels and ages welcome - bikes, scooters, boards, whatever. Bring Your Own Wheels (BYOW) or borrow one of our bikes. Coach Gil & Alfredo will cover stuff like road rules, fitting your safety gear, caring for and securing your ride.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 22/07/2026

very fun to see people just straight up ignore stop signs as if they don’t exist. it is especially cool when they are also doing 50 in a 25

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Next Wednesday, we’re riding from Gage Park to Marquette Park to see the original Ninja Turtles movie 💙❤️🧡💜 7:00pm: Meet up at Gage Park 7:30pm: Ride to Marquette Park 8:45pm: Movie starts Bonus points if you dress like your favorite turtle—plus we’ll have a TMNT giveaway for the first 20 riders!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Join us for a pop-up bike ride to celebrate Movies in the Park! 🦊 Friday, July 24 🦊 Meet up: 7pm | Ride: 7:30pm 🦊 Park District HQ (48th & Rockwell) 🦊 Family-friendly 5-mile bike ride through Brighton Park (plus you can try out the new Archer bike lanes) 🦊 Stay to watch Zootopia 2 after the ride

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Air quality alert issued for today, July 16. Did you know you can monitor the air everyday for free, thanks to OpenAir Chicago? Link below ⬇️

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's that time of year again! Come support SWC and buy a yard sign for $20. Funds go toward our work to feed people twice a week, and to our diaper fund. When you buy one of these bilingual, four-color beauties, you're supporting your neighbor through a tough time. DO IT! payhip.com/b/r1a5g

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Last week, the city held its final Moving Archer Forward open house in Bridgeport to share highlights from its soon to be completed corridor study. Check out the plan, and submit your feedback by Aug. 6 at Chicago.gov/Archer.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Registration is closing tonight for Saturday's quarterly public meeting. If you want to learn more about our work and how to get involved, please plan to join us. The registration link is in our bio or below in the comments.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A draft of the city’s Moving Archer Forward plan has been made public, and YOU can let city officials know what you think about the plan through Aug. 6. Read the Moving Archer Forward draft plan: www.chicago.gov/content/dam/... Submit a public comment by Aug. 6: www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDB93BR

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This week’s Bike Maintenance 101 workshop at the Back of the Yards Library is full 😩 ... but you can still sign up for the waitlist: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6a0df...

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Watch WTTW’s Chicago Tonight this Tuesday at 5:30pm to see Jaime, our executive director, talk about SWC’s role in bringing a network of air quality sensors to our communities. She will be joined by Grace Adams, MNM, MPH, CDPH and Dr. Serap Erdal, Prof Environmental & Occupational Health, UIC.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

One week from today! Check out the city’s Moving Archer Forward plan at an open house in Bridgeport (St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 2832 S. Quinn St.). Stop by any time between 5:30-7:30pm to review the plan, talk to city officials, and share your vision for the future of Archer Avenue 🧡

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

IMPORTANT from ComEd: reduce your power usage to avoid an outage in the heatwave: Raise the thermostat by 4 degrees, close window shades & blinds, unplug unused electronics, turn off lights, delay appliance use & wait til after 8pm to charge EVs.

chicagotribune.com

ComEd says power grid under ‘critical strain’ during Chicago’s extreme heat

The Chicago energy company sent out an alert for an immediate energy reduction needed to customers across Chicago’s Southwest Side and western suburbs.

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