501st Midwest Garrison
@midwestgarrison501.bsky.social
The MWG is the Illinois chapter of the 501st Legion, the world's largest Star Wars costuming group.
Our troopers in The 332nd Blurrg Squad have two big events happening this weekend!
First, come out for a colorful holiday even as the troops attend the Festival of Lights Parade in East Peoria, IL.
The Illinois Comic Con will also be happening on the 22nd and 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center.
First, come out for a colorful holiday even as the troops attend the Festival of Lights Parade in East Peoria, IL.
The Illinois Comic Con will also be happening on the 22nd and 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Our troopers in The 332nd Blurrg Squad have two big events happening this weekend!
First, come out for a colorful holiday even as the troops attend the Festival of Lights Parade in East Peoria, IL.
The Illinois Comic Con will also be happening on the 22nd and 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center.
First, come out for a colorful holiday even as the troops attend the Festival of Lights Parade in East Peoria, IL.
The Illinois Comic Con will also be happening on the 22nd and 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center.
TR-16019 is ready for a weekend of movie watching!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TR-16019 is ready for a weekend of movie watching!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Something seems a little off... but what could it be 🤔
Featuring TB-60090, TX-46712, TK-77751, TS-15311
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Featuring TB-60090, TX-46712, TK-77751, TS-15311
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Something seems a little off... but what could it be 🤔
Featuring TB-60090, TX-46712, TK-77751, TS-15311
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Featuring TB-60090, TX-46712, TK-77751, TS-15311
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Due to budget cuts, the TIE Fighter training simulator program will be using...an older model...for our future pilots.
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501st #BadGuysDoingGood #501stlegion
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501st #BadGuysDoingGood #501stlegion
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Due to budget cuts, the TIE Fighter training simulator program will be using...an older model...for our future pilots.
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501st #BadGuysDoingGood #501stlegion
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501st #BadGuysDoingGood #501stlegion
Our troopers will be visiting the Vernon Area Public Library for their Mini Comic Con in Lincolnshire, IL on November 15th, from 10am-3pm.
We hope to see you there!
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
We hope to see you there!
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our troopers will be visiting the Vernon Area Public Library for their Mini Comic Con in Lincolnshire, IL on November 15th, from 10am-3pm.
We hope to see you there!
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
We hope to see you there!
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
Please join us in congratulating Brandon, BH-21015, on being our Trooper of the Month!
Brandon ran in the Chicago Marathon on October 12th and throughout the months leading up to the event, he raised funds more than $1500 towards Lurie Children's Hospital.
Brandon ran in the Chicago Marathon on October 12th and throughout the months leading up to the event, he raised funds more than $1500 towards Lurie Children's Hospital.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Please join us in congratulating Brandon, BH-21015, on being our Trooper of the Month!
Brandon ran in the Chicago Marathon on October 12th and throughout the months leading up to the event, he raised funds more than $1500 towards Lurie Children's Hospital.
Brandon ran in the Chicago Marathon on October 12th and throughout the months leading up to the event, he raised funds more than $1500 towards Lurie Children's Hospital.
The Midwest Garrison attended the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in Rosemont this past weekend. In addition to bringing lots of smiles to all the families, our troops managed to raise $213 for Lurie Children's Hospital!
Impressive! Most impressive!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Impressive! Most impressive!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Midwest Garrison attended the Chicago Toy and Game Fair in Rosemont this past weekend. In addition to bringing lots of smiles to all the families, our troops managed to raise $213 for Lurie Children's Hospital!
Impressive! Most impressive!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Impressive! Most impressive!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison @the501stlegion.bsky.social
"....like a bantha!"
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood #kraytclandetachment @the501stlegion.bsky.social
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood #kraytclandetachment @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Midwest Garrison will be attending the ChiTAG Fair in Rosemont, IL November 8th & 9th for lots of family fun!
If you'd like to be part of the fun, or would like to request an appearance, click the link to visit our website: midwestgarrison.com
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion
If you'd like to be part of the fun, or would like to request an appearance, click the link to visit our website: midwestgarrison.com
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Midwest Garrison will be attending the ChiTAG Fair in Rosemont, IL November 8th & 9th for lots of family fun!
If you'd like to be part of the fun, or would like to request an appearance, click the link to visit our website: midwestgarrison.com
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion
If you'd like to be part of the fun, or would like to request an appearance, click the link to visit our website: midwestgarrison.com
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion
Halloween might have already passed, but DZ-12371 still has that spirit 🎃
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social @kraytclan501st.bsky.social
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social @kraytclan501st.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Halloween might have already passed, but DZ-12371 still has that spirit 🎃
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social @kraytclan501st.bsky.social
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social @kraytclan501st.bsky.social
💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Michael, TI-15311, on the approval of his TIE Pilot: 181st.
"The 181st Imperial Fighter Wing was a fighter wing of the Galactic Empire's Imperial Starfighter Corps."
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
Please join us in congratulating Michael, TI-15311, on the approval of his TIE Pilot: 181st.
"The 181st Imperial Fighter Wing was a fighter wing of the Galactic Empire's Imperial Starfighter Corps."
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Michael, TI-15311, on the approval of his TIE Pilot: 181st.
"The 181st Imperial Fighter Wing was a fighter wing of the Galactic Empire's Imperial Starfighter Corps."
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
Please join us in congratulating Michael, TI-15311, on the approval of his TIE Pilot: 181st.
"The 181st Imperial Fighter Wing was a fighter wing of the Galactic Empire's Imperial Starfighter Corps."
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
💥MISSION REPORT💥
On Thursday, October 30th, the troopers were deployed to Huntley and Burbank for two spectacular Halloween events!
We at the Midwest Garrison hope you all had an amazing time this past weekend celebrating Halloween and Dia de los Muertos!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
On Thursday, October 30th, the troopers were deployed to Huntley and Burbank for two spectacular Halloween events!
We at the Midwest Garrison hope you all had an amazing time this past weekend celebrating Halloween and Dia de los Muertos!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
💥MISSION REPORT💥
On Thursday, October 30th, the troopers were deployed to Huntley and Burbank for two spectacular Halloween events!
We at the Midwest Garrison hope you all had an amazing time this past weekend celebrating Halloween and Dia de los Muertos!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
On Thursday, October 30th, the troopers were deployed to Huntley and Burbank for two spectacular Halloween events!
We at the Midwest Garrison hope you all had an amazing time this past weekend celebrating Halloween and Dia de los Muertos!
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Manfred, TX-21711, on getting his Shadow Stormtrooper armor approved for the 501st SpecOps Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Please join us in congratulating Manfred, TX-21711, on getting his Shadow Stormtrooper armor approved for the 501st SpecOps Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Manfred, TX-21711, on getting his Shadow Stormtrooper armor approved for the 501st SpecOps Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Please join us in congratulating Manfred, TX-21711, on getting his Shadow Stormtrooper armor approved for the 501st SpecOps Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
We want YOU to join US!
We are always looking for new troopers to join our growing roster of members, and you can be part of it.
Interested and wanting more information? Head over to www.501st.com to learn more!
#BadGuysDoingGood #StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
We are always looking for new troopers to join our growing roster of members, and you can be part of it.
Interested and wanting more information? Head over to www.501st.com to learn more!
#BadGuysDoingGood #StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We want YOU to join US!
We are always looking for new troopers to join our growing roster of members, and you can be part of it.
Interested and wanting more information? Head over to www.501st.com to learn more!
#BadGuysDoingGood #StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
We are always looking for new troopers to join our growing roster of members, and you can be part of it.
Interested and wanting more information? Head over to www.501st.com to learn more!
#BadGuysDoingGood #StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion @the501stlegion.bsky.social
"I swear, I didn't eat THAT much candy!"
TB-60090 & TK-20029
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood @the501stlegion.bsky.social
TB-60090 & TK-20029
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood @the501stlegion.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"I swear, I didn't eat THAT much candy!"
TB-60090 & TK-20029
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood @the501stlegion.bsky.social
TB-60090 & TK-20029
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Happy Halloween from the Midwest Garrison! Since we don't have any events scheduled this weekend (now THAT'S spooky!), the troops are out Trick or Treating the whole weekend! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! Photos courtesy of Terry Rice #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Happy Halloween from the Midwest Garrison! Since we don't have any events scheduled this weekend (now THAT'S spooky!), the troops are out Trick or Treating the whole weekend! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! Photos courtesy of Terry Rice #Halloween
Happy National Cat Day from the 501st Midwest Garrison! 🐈
Featuring ID-24222 and IS-46712
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NationalCatDay @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Featuring ID-24222 and IS-46712
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NationalCatDay @the501stlegion.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy National Cat Day from the 501st Midwest Garrison! 🐈
Featuring ID-24222 and IS-46712
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NationalCatDay @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Featuring ID-24222 and IS-46712
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NationalCatDay @the501stlegion.bsky.social
💥UPCOMING EVENT💥
Come one, come all to the Elgin Halloween Extravaganza at the Elgin Police Department TONIGHT (October 28th) from 5-7pm.
We will be patrolling around, ready for some awesome photo opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon 😁
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
Come one, come all to the Elgin Halloween Extravaganza at the Elgin Police Department TONIGHT (October 28th) from 5-7pm.
We will be patrolling around, ready for some awesome photo opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon 😁
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
💥UPCOMING EVENT💥
Come one, come all to the Elgin Halloween Extravaganza at the Elgin Police Department TONIGHT (October 28th) from 5-7pm.
We will be patrolling around, ready for some awesome photo opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon 😁
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
Come one, come all to the Elgin Halloween Extravaganza at the Elgin Police Department TONIGHT (October 28th) from 5-7pm.
We will be patrolling around, ready for some awesome photo opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon 😁
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion
💥EVENT WEEKEND💥
There were lots of Halloween events at the following events:
-Trunk or Treat in Bartlett
-Parents Place Halloween parade in Springfield
-Upside Down Parade in Chicago
-Trunk or Treat in Mansfield
-Trunk or Treat in Carol Stream
We also made a special appearance at a wedding!
There were lots of Halloween events at the following events:
-Trunk or Treat in Bartlett
-Parents Place Halloween parade in Springfield
-Upside Down Parade in Chicago
-Trunk or Treat in Mansfield
-Trunk or Treat in Carol Stream
We also made a special appearance at a wedding!
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
💥EVENT WEEKEND💥
There were lots of Halloween events at the following events:
-Trunk or Treat in Bartlett
-Parents Place Halloween parade in Springfield
-Upside Down Parade in Chicago
-Trunk or Treat in Mansfield
-Trunk or Treat in Carol Stream
We also made a special appearance at a wedding!
There were lots of Halloween events at the following events:
-Trunk or Treat in Bartlett
-Parents Place Halloween parade in Springfield
-Upside Down Parade in Chicago
-Trunk or Treat in Mansfield
-Trunk or Treat in Carol Stream
We also made a special appearance at a wedding!
It's time again to play "Caption This!"... work of art!
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's time again to play "Caption This!"... work of art!
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
#StarWars #501stmidwestgarrison #MidwestGarrison #501stlegion #501st #BadGuysDoingGood
We have four fun Halloween themed events happening this weekend!
A pair of parades kick off the weekend with the Upside Down Parade in Washington Park, Chicago and The Parents Place 8th Annual in Springfield.
On Sunday, two Trunk or Treat events take place in Carol Stream and Downtown Mansfield.
A pair of parades kick off the weekend with the Upside Down Parade in Washington Park, Chicago and The Parents Place 8th Annual in Springfield.
On Sunday, two Trunk or Treat events take place in Carol Stream and Downtown Mansfield.
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We have four fun Halloween themed events happening this weekend!
A pair of parades kick off the weekend with the Upside Down Parade in Washington Park, Chicago and The Parents Place 8th Annual in Springfield.
On Sunday, two Trunk or Treat events take place in Carol Stream and Downtown Mansfield.
A pair of parades kick off the weekend with the Upside Down Parade in Washington Park, Chicago and The Parents Place 8th Annual in Springfield.
On Sunday, two Trunk or Treat events take place in Carol Stream and Downtown Mansfield.
💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
We are proud to announce our official Search & Destroy Team for the Spec Operations Detachment, the Cinder Specters!
Including:
TX-5206 - Robert
TX-9293 - Thomas
TX-15251 - Liz
TX-24222 - Dan
TX-46712 - Bobby
TX-51705 - Jose
TX-60090 - Paul
TX-77751 - Bob
TX-99006 - Daniel
We are proud to announce our official Search & Destroy Team for the Spec Operations Detachment, the Cinder Specters!
Including:
TX-5206 - Robert
TX-9293 - Thomas
TX-15251 - Liz
TX-24222 - Dan
TX-46712 - Bobby
TX-51705 - Jose
TX-60090 - Paul
TX-77751 - Bob
TX-99006 - Daniel
October 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
We are proud to announce our official Search & Destroy Team for the Spec Operations Detachment, the Cinder Specters!
Including:
TX-5206 - Robert
TX-9293 - Thomas
TX-15251 - Liz
TX-24222 - Dan
TX-46712 - Bobby
TX-51705 - Jose
TX-60090 - Paul
TX-77751 - Bob
TX-99006 - Daniel
We are proud to announce our official Search & Destroy Team for the Spec Operations Detachment, the Cinder Specters!
Including:
TX-5206 - Robert
TX-9293 - Thomas
TX-15251 - Liz
TX-24222 - Dan
TX-46712 - Bobby
TX-51705 - Jose
TX-60090 - Paul
TX-77751 - Bob
TX-99006 - Daniel
💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Pete- DZ-91254, on the approval of his Jawa for the Krayt Clan Detachment!
Jawas were a sentient species of meter-tall furry humanoids native to the Outer Rim desert world of Tatooine.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
Please join us in congratulating Pete- DZ-91254, on the approval of his Jawa for the Krayt Clan Detachment!
Jawas were a sentient species of meter-tall furry humanoids native to the Outer Rim desert world of Tatooine.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
💥GALACTIC ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Pete- DZ-91254, on the approval of his Jawa for the Krayt Clan Detachment!
Jawas were a sentient species of meter-tall furry humanoids native to the Outer Rim desert world of Tatooine.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
Please join us in congratulating Pete- DZ-91254, on the approval of his Jawa for the Krayt Clan Detachment!
Jawas were a sentient species of meter-tall furry humanoids native to the Outer Rim desert world of Tatooine.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert
💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Paul, TB-60090, on the approval of his Scout Trooper (The Mandalorian) armor for the 501st Pathfinders Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Please join us in congratulating Paul, TB-60090, on the approval of his Scout Trooper (The Mandalorian) armor for the 501st Pathfinders Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
💥IMPERIAL ANNOUNCEMENT💥
Please join us in congratulating Paul, TB-60090, on the approval of his Scout Trooper (The Mandalorian) armor for the 501st Pathfinders Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
Please join us in congratulating Paul, TB-60090, on the approval of his Scout Trooper (The Mandalorian) armor for the 501st Pathfinders Detachment.
#StarWars #MidwestGarrison #501stLegion #NewCostumeAlert @the501stlegion.bsky.social
💥MISSION REPORT💥
We made our appearance at 4 different events this past weekend!
*Arts in the Dark Parade
*MAW Walk - Elk Grove Village
*MAW Walk - Lincoln Park
*Degerberg Halloween Charity
Incredible work troopers!
@the501stlegion.bsky.social
We made our appearance at 4 different events this past weekend!
*Arts in the Dark Parade
*MAW Walk - Elk Grove Village
*MAW Walk - Lincoln Park
*Degerberg Halloween Charity
Incredible work troopers!
@the501stlegion.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
💥MISSION REPORT💥
We made our appearance at 4 different events this past weekend!
*Arts in the Dark Parade
*MAW Walk - Elk Grove Village
*MAW Walk - Lincoln Park
*Degerberg Halloween Charity
Incredible work troopers!
@the501stlegion.bsky.social
We made our appearance at 4 different events this past weekend!
*Arts in the Dark Parade
*MAW Walk - Elk Grove Village
*MAW Walk - Lincoln Park
*Degerberg Halloween Charity
Incredible work troopers!
@the501stlegion.bsky.social