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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 2d

¿Ya tienes un plan para votar? Al igual que quedar con un amigo o planear unas vacaciones, es más fácil planificar tu votación con antelación. ¡No lo improvises! Planifica tu votación y afronta las elecciones con confianza. ¡Usa NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/plan para empezar hoy mismo!

The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 2d

Have you made a plan to vote? Just like meeting a friend or planning a vacation, it’s easier to make a vote plan in advance. Don’t wing it! Make a vote plan and approach the election with confidence. Use NationalVoterEducationWeek.org/plan to get started today! #NationalVoterEducationWeek

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 5d

Join us on Oct 25, 12-2pm, at Vicinity Credit Union, for our annual Dia de Muertos event! #trunkortreat #diademuertos

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to everybody who came out for our fall community bike ride—and an extra special thanks to the Academy for Global Citizenship for hosting us!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 8d

It’s true! 🚴🏽‍♀️🍂

Kate Lowe (she/hers) @kateontransport.bsky.social · 9d

@swcollectivechi.bsky.social hosting a bike ride Saturday!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 9d

We’re meeting up at the Academy for Global Citizenship this Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8am and riding out at 9am—join us!

📍 4942 W. 44th St. (just west of Cicero Ave. and south of I-55)

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 10d

Nos complace presentar la subvención Catalyst, la nueva iniciativa de inversión del condado de Cook para apoyar a las empresas que están listas para impulsar su crecimiento. Más información aquí: cookcountysmallbiz.org/es/catalystg...

The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 10d

cookcountysmallbiz.org/catalystgrant/

Catalyst Grant | Cook County Small Business Source

The Catalyst Grant: Fueling what’s next Would $100,000 catalyze your business trajectory? Through the Catalyst Grant, as many as 88 established and growing businesses in select industries will have…

cookcountysmallbiz.org

The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 10d

We’re proud to share the Catalyst Grant, Cook County’s latest investment in businesses that are ready to catalyze their growth. Whether you're hiring new staff, modernizing equipment or expanding your facilities, this opportunity is designed to move your business forward and fuel what’s next.

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Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth @leniann.bsky.social · 16d

Happy to spend my birthday eve with you all! You rock 🎸
@michealpodgers.bake.social @nerd4cities.bsky.social @swcollectivechi.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org @itskylelucas.com

Smiling faces from a stage with audience in the background

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Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 14d

We had the special honor of getting to photograph @nerd4cities.bsky.social for @betterstreetschicago.org a few days ago, and it was an absolute treat. It was an amazing event, talking about the importance of transit, reducing housing costs, and a lot more!

A closeup of City Nerd (Ray Delahanty) from a side rear view gently smiling while holding a microphone

A shot of the whole panel as City Nerd is smiling and holding an Old Style

A view of the panel from behind, showing a packed house listening intently

A closeup of Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth speaking while Dixon from The Southwest Collective listens in

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to all who stopped by our Freebies for Families event today! We are now on break to plan our annual Dia de Muertos trunk or treat event, set for October 25, 12-2pm, at Vicinity Credit Union. See you there!

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 17d

Join us this Saturday (Sept 27) for our next Freebies for Families event at UI Health, 5525 S Pulaski, from 12-2pm

How does it work? Details are at the link in bio or here: www.swcollective.org/freebies-for...

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks! 😊

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 17d

Join us this Saturday for our next Freebies for Families event.

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Únase a nosotros este sábado para nuestro próximo evento Freebies for Families.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 18d

Anyone else just like, oh, construction starting TODAY today?! 😅 Improvements are officially being made to Pulaski, so allow extra time to get where ya need to go.

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 20d

ADUs citywide are up for a council vote THIS WEEK. Sign the petition to support Ald. Lawson's ordinance, which will help everybody create more naturally affordable housing:

Support ADUs citywide in Chicago

What's going on? Currently, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are only legal in five pilot areas in Chicago, which were established May 1, 2022. Since the pilot areas were established, 106 permits…

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 20d

Our Sept. ride got rained out, but that isn’t going to stop us 🚴🏽‍♀️🍂

Join us Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Academy for Global Citizenship for our rescheduled community bike ride! We’ll be raffling off kids bikes and other goodies—and we’ll kick off at 9am for a family-friendly ride through the neighborhood.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 21d

Anyone else just like, oh, construction starting TODAY today?! 😅 Improvements are officially being made to Pulaski, so allow extra time to get where ya need to go.

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 22d

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 22d

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The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 23d

Please join us again this year for our Dia de Muertos themed trunk-or-treat event. We will be celebrating life, remembering our loved ones and enjoying this rich cultural tradition.

The Southwest Collective @swcollectivechi.bsky.social · 23d

Your neighbor forgot the doo-doo bag…ain’t that some 💩? These signs are a great way to let folks know to pick up after their dogs…and the proceeds support our work! Hit the link in our bio to get yours (yes, the bracket is included).

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