Berwyn Neighborhood Alliance

06/04/2026

05/29/2026

A hardworking indigenous flower vendor was recently arrested … Cicero Community Care Response needs your support for Support Flower Vendor Mom Arrested with her child

05/22/2026

Join our migra watch training and learn how to document and report ICE activity in your neighborhood.

Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Doors open at 5:30 PM
Location: 1919 W Cullerton St. Chicago, IL 60608
Refreshments will be provided. Training is in English.

Register at the link in our bio or walk in!! Registrations help us gauge food/refreshment needs.

We look forward to having you

05/10/2026

05/05/2026

🚨 SUPPORT MORTON WEST ART STUDENT!🚨

ICYMI: Morton West school officials removed two works of art by senior Mariana Ramirez from this year's Spring Art Exhibition — after they had already been on display for a month. Administration labeled the pieces "politically charged," "pushing an agenda," and "too violent." Mariana's art depicted immigration enforcement and reproductive rights: two issues that cut to the heart of students at Morton, in a community where hundreds of neighbors have been torn from their families.

Mariana's work is bold, honest, and necessary. Removing it was an attack on a student's First Amendment rights — and it is part of a nationwide escalation of censorship in public schools.

It's worth noting that Morton's top administrators are known conservatives — including Superintendent Kuzniewski, school board president Jeff Pesek, and board member Sandra Tomschin. This is not the first time their leadership has suppressed student access to vital information. Last year, a school resource officer threatened volunteers distributing Know Your Rights flyers at Morton West dismissal — even as the school itself offered students no such resources.

The pattern is clear. And the community is watching. Show your support!

SUPPORT MARIANA! ✊🏾

🚨 Speak out at the Morton District School Board meeting Wednesday, 5/13, at Morton West Freshman Academy, 2400 Home in Berwyn. The meeting always starts with a closed session at 5pm and then opens up to the regular meeting.
🚨 Attend Mariana's art show pop-up on 5/16!
🚨 Read & share Mariana's story and leave a comment of support here: tinyurl.com/supportmariana

05/01/2026

Arpilleras are a form of handmade textile art traditionally created in Chile. During the Pinochet regime, women used arpilleras to depict everyday life, social conditions, and political repression. These works serve as both artistic expression and acts of resistance.
Neighbors from Berwyn and Cicero came together to create a community arpillera highlighting migrant laborers in our area. Neighbors will march with this arpillera during the May Day celebrations tomorrow in downtown Chicago.
Join your neighbors at 54th & Cermak at 12:30 PM to travel to the march together. A limited number of Ventra passes will be available. See you tomorrow!

Las arpilleras son una forma de arte textil hecho a mano, tradicionalmente creada en Chile. Durante el régimen de Pinochet, las mujeres utilizaron las arpilleras para representar la vida cotidiana, las condiciones sociales y la represión política. Estas obras funcionan tanto como expresión artística como actos de resistencia.
Vecinos de Berwyn y Cicero se unieron para crear una arpillera comunitaria que destaca a los trabajadores migrantes en nuestras comunidades. Los vecinos marcharán con esta arpillera durante las celebraciones del May Day mañana en el centro de Chicago.
Acompaña a tus vecinos en la esquina de 54th y Cermak a las 12:30 p. m. para viajar juntos a la marcha. Habrá un número limitado de pases de Ventra disponibles. ¡Nos vemos mañana!

04/29/2026

04/14/2026

🚨🚨14 de abril: Esta mañana, un padre fue detenido mientras conducía en Cicero. El secuestro ocurrió alrededor del 1906 sur de la avenida Cicero. Su automóvil quedó abandonado en el lugar, y su hijo iba a recuperarlo. Si observa actividad de ICE o conoce a alguien que haya sido detenido, llame a la Linea Directa de Apoyo Familiar al 1-855-435-7693.

🚨🚨4/14: This morning, a father was detained while driving in Cicero. The abduction happened around 1906 S. Cicero Ave. His car was left behind and his son was going to retrieve it. If you see ICE activity , or know someone who has been detained, call the Family Support Hotline at 1-855-435-7693.

02/05/2026

SOLD OUT!!

Who is ready for Benito Bowl 🐰 with a side of football 🏈?

We are selling football squares for $20 to raise money for the Cicero-Berwyn Community Response team. Our team works directly with migra watchers, providing support for families who were detained by ICE, providing print resources and much more.

We will be splitting 50% of the money raised between 4 winners. At the end of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters the winner will receive 10% of what we collected and the 4th quarter winner will receive 20% of what we collect. Leaving CBCR 50% of what we collect.

Our goal is to sell 100 x $20=$2000
If we sell out the payouts will be $200 and $400 and we will raise $1000.

Please share far and wide. To purchase squares please send money to
Zelle: 847-687–8483
Venmo: CBRRFund
Memo: Squares-Name