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/3mv7funqyrk2fUnivision 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.11 Sep 2026 01:25 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv7funqyrk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mv6jojkdc32sThe 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.10 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6jojkdc32shttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mv26ekvz6c2yTomorrow 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!08 Sep 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv26ekvz6c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3musaizgjyc2h🎶 There’s a hose on this arch / There’s a hose on this arch 🎶 [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Sep 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3musaizgjyc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3musa33pupk2sDolly 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! https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability05 Sep 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3musa33pupk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3murtwchrws2dLet’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!05 Sep 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3murtwchrws2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mulax74zek2pDog days 🐶03 Sep 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulax74zek2phttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3muhsvlofmc2uOne 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!01 Sep 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhsvlofmc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mudqwkdah22pMidnight 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.31 Aug 2026 01:28 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudqwkdah22phttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mtx3odfjvc2sGet 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!26 Aug 2026 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx3odfjvc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mtrqnhyw222zThis 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.23 Aug 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrqnhyw222zhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mtkjtcsaip2qSpending 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. #ILLatinoEconomicPower21 Aug 2026 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkjtcsaip2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mtjfvfo42c2hThis 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.20 Aug 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjfvfo42c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mth7h3thzl24On 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.19 Aug 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth7h3thzl24https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mtfklalol32hParents! 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.19 Aug 2026 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfklalol32hhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mt2vxf57ik2pOur 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.: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGHPDhkdWUqerUd29EInc0gYuKABsORSVmc1olatr-SczEVg/viewform?pli=114 Aug 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2vxf57ik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3msu356cxxk2mYou'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.12 Aug 2026 02:23 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msu356cxxk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3msr6wlmymc2iJoin 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/8200393592210 Aug 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3msr6wlmymc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mshaismvq22wIf 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 🖐️06 Aug 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshaismvq22whttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3ms23uoskg22bBebéton 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 🧡01 Aug 2026 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms23uoskg22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mry2z7y37k2uThis 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 💙31 Jul 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mry2z7y37k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mrvpus6ppc25Last night’s Ninja Turtles bike ride was a blast 💙💜🧡❤️31 Jul 2026 00:42 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvpus6ppc25https://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mrpgpbezwr2u“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.”28 Jul 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpgpbezwr2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mrndvj54jc2yWe'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!27 Jul 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrndvj54jc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mrli3dhk7j2t“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.26 Jul 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrli3dhk7j2thttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mri6phz6ha2eTwo 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 https://www.fierceurgency.now/25 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mri6phz6ha2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mrbomynx6s2yThis 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)23 Jul 2026 01:26 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbomynx6s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mrawjoraqw2dRide 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.22 Jul 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrawjoraqw2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/swcollectivechi.bsky.social/post/3mr76g32bjc2qNext 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!22 Jul 2026 01:31 +0000at://did:plc:6gkddknvrfc3dvy6b2d22mdw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr76g32bjc2q