Breaking down barriers and building up communities on the southwest side of Chicago. swcollective.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mlsrkgu3dw25We’re back at it this Saturday, May 16 at McKinley Park for another Archer Ave. community bike ride 💛 💚 This week, our friends from @workingbikes.bsky.social will stop by to share their story of refurbishing thousands of old bikes at their warehouse in Pilsen and donating them across the globe 🔧14 May 2026 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsrkgu3dw25https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mlqe6wne7s2jAnother person was killed on Pulaski last night. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and hoping the driver is found. — Otra persona falleció anoche en Pulaski. Nuestros pensamientos están con la familia y esperamos que encuentren al conductor.13 May 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqe6wne7s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mljzjkvals2qFor Mothers Day, our only wish is for families to never be separated. What was the reason for all that anguish at the end of a very short life? - Para el Día de la Madre, nuestro único deseo es que las familias nunca se separen. ¿Cuál fue la razón de tanta angustia al final de una vida tan corta?11 May 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljzjkvals2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mlguyrngcs2zWe had a great time biking Archer today with our neighbors—and with our friends from @divvybikes.bsky.social. We’ll be back at McKinley Park next Saturday for a 9:30am meetup and 10am ride. Hope to see you there!09 May 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlguyrngcs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mlemrnzzmf25Back in 2019, a very young, pregnant mom was murdered while trying to find baby clothes through Facebook. Her name was Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, from Pilsen.08 May 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlemrnzzmf25https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mlcmtxxu3227Don’t have a bike? Still interested in joining our weekly Archer Ave. bike rides at McKinley Park? We got you. Every Saturday in May, our friends at @divvybikes.bsky.social will offer up to 10 free rentals—and they’ll fully stock the station at 37th & Archer, just steps from our kickoff spot.08 May 2026 01:56 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcmtxxu3227https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3ml7zrzkhhk27Our neighbor Becca shared her hopes for a safer Archer—and how new infrastructure could help southwest siders who want to be more active in their daily lives 🚶🏽‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏾07 May 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7zrzkhhk27https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3ml76ju3te22eWe get to vote for our first-ever fully elected school board this fall. Inform this candidate questionnaire and school board voter guide by telling WBEZ what issues are affecting you and your family, and what questions you have for the candidates. Take the survey at wbez.org/survey!06 May 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76ju3te22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3ml2rtudahc2x“When cars, and bikes, and pedestrians share a big, wide street it can be dangerous for everybody—especially for people walking or biking. If they’re involved in a crash they can be seriously injured or even killed.”04 May 2026 23:04 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2rtudahc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3ml265fjzzs2eThanks to Akiba Schechter Jewish Day School for visiting with us to talk heat islands, air quality, safety infrastructure & sacrifice zones. We did a “truck count” of 35 semis on Pulaski in 5 min. - that’s 7 semis a minute. What impact do you think this volume can have on our health & safety?04 May 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml265fjzzs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mkycw242qk27Our first Archer Ave. ride of the spring was a blast 💚🩵 If you missed our ride yesterday, we’ll be back at McKinley Park next Saturday, May 9 at 9:30am. And you won’t even need a bike to join us since @divvybikes.bsky.social will be there with free rentals for riders age 18 or older.03 May 2026 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkycw242qk27https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mkvie7m2jc2aWhat a beautiful day for our first Archer Ave. bike ride of the spring ☀️ We were joined by Cycling x Solidarity and a bunch of neighbors for a relaxed ride through Brighton Park. These rides are happening every Saturday in May. We’re meeting up at 9:30am at McKinley Park and riding at 10am 💚💛02 May 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvie7m2jc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mkqkcjc5gc2kPlanning to join our weekly bike rides during the month of May? Check out these safe riding tips from the city’s SAFE ambassadors 💛💚30 Apr 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqkcjc5gc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mklr2kzqb22tChanges are coming to Archer Ave. as a result of good faith feedback. These immediate changes should wrap up by the end on May (weather permitting) with a winter break planned for after the water and sewer work is completed.28 Apr 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklr2kzqb22thttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mkjfz4bpyk22The sw side is making the news this month. Unfortunately it’s because of all the high-speed crashes on our major streets. Eight crashes over a roughly eight-week span, with 25% of the people involved dead. Please pray for the families grieving a loss; they need strength and support right now. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/serious-injuries-crash-marquette-park-chicago-southwest-side/28 Apr 2026 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjfz4bpyk22https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mkdcvzikhc27If you haven’t tried the new bike lanes on Archer, this is a great opportunity to ride in a group 💚💛 We’ll be riding the lanes every Saturday in May, kicking off from McKinley Park at 10am (meet up at 9:30am).25 Apr 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdcvzikhc27https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mk7dmmmkfs2rWe asked the mayor about the future of Ford City Mall during a public forum with WBEZ radio. He said he’d be open to a community discussion about what southwest siders want and need at this historic location—not necessarily the warehouse that was proposed last summer.24 Apr 2026 01:07 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7dmmmkfs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mk75ctvqx62eDon't forget to join us tomorrow for our April session of Circulo. We will discuss navigation of digital spaces, such as social media, and how to keep your family safe. These sessions are totally free and virtual, but registration is required.23 Apr 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk75ctvqx62ehttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mk3y42a4nu2vDon't forget to join us on Saturday for our next Freebies for Families event! We will be at UI Health, 5525 S Pulaski, from 12-2pm for the event. If you have gently used clothing or gear to donate, we will accept it from 10:30 to 11:30 that morning.22 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3y42a4nu2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mk3key5bfc2tWe have a great example of transit-oriented development right here on the southwest side. The Western Orange Line station once bordered a long empty industrial site, but now borders the Chicago Park District Headquarters. More of this, please!22 Apr 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3key5bfc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mk26x4cqkk2jOur next Circulo session in English is coming up. Please register and join us on Zoom for this discussion. A reminder: Circulo is totally free of charge; but registration is required. Participants are not visible to each other.22 Apr 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk26x4cqkk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mjzhmmbnos2bThis Friday, we will host another Circulo, discussing ways to keep your family safe online, and how to set healthy boundaries with social media. Join us!21 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzhmmbnos2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mjxtgv7vcc2hFive years ago, the city stood by while Amazon purchased the old Central Steel & Wire factory. Today, that decision—made under a previous mayor and a previous 14th ward alderman—is coming back to bite us. Read our new op-ed about transit-oriented development: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/17/opinion-amazon-warehouse-development-orange-line-chicago/?share=7igsnhia1o0paenpenah21 Apr 2026 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxtgv7vcc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mjuxkbvn7224We had a great time at the Brighton Park bike safety workshop yesterday! More than 100 of our neighbors came out on a sunny spring Saturday 💚 We also had a chance to ride the new Archer bike lanes in small groups. It’s supposed to be nice out this week—be sure to try out the lanes for yourself!19 Apr 2026 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuxkbvn7224https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mjmjfha5v62xNo olviden acompañarnos mañana en nuestra sesión de abril de Círculo. Hablaremos sobre cómo navegar en los espacios digitales —como las redes sociales— y cómo mantener a su familia segura. Estas sesiones son totalmente gratuitas y virtuales, pero es necesario registrarse.16 Apr 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmjfha5v62xhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mjl6t5kkzk2tCheck out this bike safety workshop on Saturday at Palace Hall Banquets, 4604 S. Archer in Brighton Park. Stop by any time from 10-2. We’ll also be riding the new Archer protected bike lanes in small groups. Hope to see you there!16 Apr 2026 00:48 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjl6t5kkzk2t