Cyclists
New Bike Lanes Help Steer Cyclists To Chicago Bike Week Rally
Cyclists descended on Daley Plaza on Friday morning to tout the benefits of pedaling to work during a rally to end Chicago Bike Week.
Mayor Seeks Bigger Fines For Cyclists Who Break Traffic Laws, ‘Dooring’
Cyclists who violate traffic laws or motorists who open their doors in front of people on bikes would face steeper fines under a measure Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced to the City Council on Wednesday.
Chicago Cyclists React To Armstrong Doping Penalty
Along the lakefront Friday night, Chicago bicycling enthusiasts were talking about Armstrong’s decision to stop fighting charges that he used performance enhancing drugs.
Cycling Group Encourages Chicagoans To Join ‘Bike To Work Week’
Cycling enthusiasts are encouraging others to pedal their way to work during this Bike to Work week in Chicago.
Thousands Of Cyclists Take Over Lake Shore Drive
Chicago’s 11th annual Bike the Drive shut down Lake Shore Drive for most of Sunday morning, as thousands of cyclists rode along the lakefront.
Alderman Calls For License Requirement For Bicyclists
If one alderman has his way, the city might soon ask bike riders to pony up money for the privilege of riding on Chicago streets.
Study: Tens Of Thousands Using Lakefront Bike Path Daily
A new study finds tens of thousands of people are using the lakefront bike path every day.
Protected Bike Lane Dedicated On Kinzie Street
Chicago is boosting its bike-friendly reputation by giving riders more protection.
Study: Thousands Of Cyclists On City Streets
A new study shows thousands of bicyclists travel Chicago streets every weekday – in one case making up nearly 22 percent of the traffic on a September day.
Most Popular News
- Body Found In Lake Is Missing U Of C StudentAuthorities have confirmed the body found in Lake Michigan early Wednesday belonged to a University of Chicago student who has been missing for a week.692
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5989
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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