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We're demanding a city-wide #bikegridnow with slow & safe bike-prioritized streets across Chicago. bikegridnow.org
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Here's a post with more of our images from today's Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Chicago, plus a video of the closing speech.

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Eyes on the street: Chicago's memorial bike ride for fallen VA nurse Alex Pretti - Streetsblog Chicago
This afternoon, despite snow and temperatures in the 20s, perhaps hundreds of Chicagoans took to the streets for a bicycle parade honoring Alex Pretti. A week ago, the 37-year-old VA nurse was shot to...
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February 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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This is Chicago.

We honor Alex Pretti by biking in January.

We raise our hands to volunteer for rapid response.
A rider in a Bike Grid Now vest and an anti-ICE medallion passes a memorial for Alex Pretti at the VA hospital. A crowd of bike riders dressed for winter riding, with many hands raised when asked who has participated as a rapid response volunteer. At Damen/Taylor, outside the Jesse Brown Medical Center.
January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Strong turnout for the Chicago ICE Out ride and memorial for Alex Pretti and Renee Goode. Very peaceful.
January 31, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Chicago Unity ride against ICE & in remembrance of Alex Pretti. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social & @bikegridnow.org for making it happen. Chicago strong 💪
January 31, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Thank you so much to the 150+ riders who came out in the cold temps and slush to honor the life of Alex Pretti, a fellow biker, to our marshals for keeping everyone safe, and to @babski.bsky.social for organizing.
Panoramic shot of 150+ bikers gathered ona street corner wearing a variety of safety vests and winter gear next to a Veterans Affairs hospital in Chicago, IL
January 31, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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This was a good ride. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org for organizing
chiwho.bike Chicagoans Who Bike @chiwho.bike · 4d
Some photos from the Chicago memorial ride for Alex Pretti, where lots of folks came out in solidarity with similar rides across the country.

Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
Kyle Lucas speaking to a large number of people with their bikes by the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center A large number of people on bikes crossing an intersection, with some police SUVs around with lights on The memorial spot for Alex Pretti, with signs, photographs, flowers, and candles A bike with flowers on the back and a cardboard sign that says Abolish ICE
January 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Scenes from today’s Alex Pretti memorial ride in Chicago.

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January 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Some photos from the Chicago memorial ride for Alex Pretti, where lots of folks came out in solidarity with similar rides across the country.

Organized by @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org, with remarks from Kyle Lucas from @betterstreetschicago.org
Kyle Lucas speaking to a large number of people with their bikes by the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center A large number of people on bikes crossing an intersection, with some police SUVs around with lights on The memorial spot for Alex Pretti, with signs, photographs, flowers, and candles A bike with flowers on the back and a cardboard sign that says Abolish ICE
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Took a ride with a large group of folks to honor and remember Alex Pretti and all the others killed by ICE. Thanks to @babski.bsky.social for organizing the #BikeChi event, and @bikegridnow.org for supporting and marshaling!
January 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Thank you @babski.bsky.social and @bikegridnow.org for organizing today’s memorial ride.

If you aren’t already, now is the time to get plugged into rapid response in your area. ➡️ citybureau.org/newswire/2025/9/5/ice-raids-chicago-how-to-get-help
January 31, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Today at 1:15! The roads are a mess but we're still riding. We'll be rolling extra cautiously and will have marshals to help us get through intersections
babski.bsky.social babski @babski.bsky.social · 9d
Details for the memorial ride for Alex Pretti in Chicago this weekend.

- Meet at 1:15pm, Roll at 1:30pm
- John Walsh Park (E end of The 606)
- Route to come, we will roll @ party pace (casual, no drop) toward the VA on Damen where a memorial is set up for Alex.

See you Saturday.
January 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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We heard about 18th & Wabash, a brand new protected intersection planned to help keep people biking and walking safe, so we trekked out in the cold after some snow, just in time to film it before it was partially rolled back. So what's all the fuss about?

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Chicago's First Protected Intersection - Removed?!
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December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Some next-level trolling of the anti-Archer Safe Streets project crowd going on right now: Listen to the audio playing on a bicycle trailer next to them. 👸 🚲

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December 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Opposition continues. Please message the 12th Ward office stating your support for this project!

ward12@cityofchicago.org
bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · Nov 25
Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
sidestreets.bsky.social Sidestreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · Nov 20
The SW side needs support from #bikechi

CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.

Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm

More: bit.ly/archerkedzie

Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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lol. lmao. past tense is doin a lot of work here
bikegridnow.org Chicago, Bike Grid Now! @bikegridnow.org · Dec 2
How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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How long did it take your local bike lane to get plowed?
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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🚨 ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY🚨 The last meeting for the North Ave (Kostern to Kedzie) redesign has been announced. Please attend as CDOT/IDOT will be revealing their preferred alternative.

⏰ December 16th, 6pm
📍 Mercado del Pueblo (4013 W North Ave)

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2025-11-20_North-Ave_Aldermanic #3_PPT_FINAL.pdf
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December 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Please come if you are able. Ramirez needs #bikechi 's support so CDOT will continue to invest in Brighton Park and the surrounding area
sidestreets.bsky.social Sidestreets @sidestreets.bsky.social · Nov 20
The SW side needs support from #bikechi

CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.

Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm

More: bit.ly/archerkedzie

Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
From CDOT and Alderman Julia Ramirez (12th Ward): Community Meeting: Tuesday November 25 6pm - 8pm The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Ald. Ramirez are hosting a virtual informational session to provide updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave corridor improvements. CDOT will provide an overview & constructions of the corridor for both Archer and Kedzie Ave. Q & A after the informational session. Please fill out the google form before Saturday, November 22nd by 7pm. For more information contact our office at: 773-475-6783 Ward12@cityochicago.org En español A map of newly planned (now in construction) and future proposed bike corridors in Brighton Park, Gage Park, and McKinley Park. NEW BIKE ROUTES ARE COMING: BRIGHTON PARK, GAGE PARK, & MICKINLEY PARK The Chicago Department for Transportation (CDOT) and the 12th Ward have partnered with a group of community leaders to identify and build a CONNECTED NETWORK OF BIKE ROUTES in Brighton Park, Gage Park, and Mckinley Park. These new bike routes wil connect neiahbors to community-identified destinations including: schools, parks, local businesses, and other important destinations so residents of the southwest side have safe, healthy, and fun options for getting around. A connected network of bike routes can IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, PUBLIC HEALTH, and overall quality of life. Making streets in the sournwestside more comfortable for biking will improve the salety and accessibility for evervone, no matter it they are walking. biking. taking transit. or driving IN 2024, CDOT WILL BEGIN INSTALLING NEW PROJECTS ON ARCHER, KEDZIE, AND ROCKWELL. Next year, we will continue expanding the bike network within the Brighton Park, Gage Park, and mckinley park neighborhoods chicago.gov/completestreets
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is hosting its first public meeting on its plan to reimagine bikeways around O'Hare Airport.

📍 Virtual (Zoom)
⏰Thursday, December 11th, 5:30-7pm
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O'Hare Area Bike Network Study Virtual Public Information Meeting Registration
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) invites you to a virtual public information meeting for the O’Hare Area Bike Network Study, which will evaluate, plan and identify oppo...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 We did a ride-thru of the lanes Ald. Dowell just paused construction on, to see what's been constructed so far. It includes moving the bike lane to a parking-protected curbside lane, and installing concrete protection at intersections on the 1/2mi stretch. youtu.be/XtjgaB0OywE (1/3)
Biking 18th Street after Ald. Dowell Paused Construction
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 We did a ride-thru of the lanes Ald. Dowell just paused construction on, to see what's been constructed so far. It includes moving the bike lane to a parking-protected curbside lane, and installing concrete protection at intersections on the 1/2mi stretch. youtu.be/XtjgaB0OywE (1/3)
Biking 18th Street after Ald. Dowell Paused Construction
YouTube video by Bike Grid Now
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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if you're on SNAP and need bike repair I'll do it for free. DM me and we'll get it figured out (I'm back in Chicago 11/8)
blockclubchi.bsky.social Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Nov 3
These Chicago restaurants are offering free or discounted meals during SNAP pause: blockclubchi.co/47DM5Ys
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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After Saturday’s wildly succesful ride, we’re getting the band back together and going on tour. 🤘🏽 #BikeChi

Join us this Saturday and check out the Eventbrite link for more dates.
October 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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In partnership w/ Pilsen Defense we're hosting a bike patrol training.

Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📍 Pilsen= (exact location shared day of to RSVPs)
⏰ Thursday October 16th 6-7:30
ICE WATCH BIKE PATROL TRAINING LED BY PILSEN DEFENSE & ACCESS & BIKE GRID NOW! THURSDAY, OCT 16TH, 6:00-7:30 PM PILSEN LOCATION Address will be shared to RSVPs day of
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM