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Past News Releases
Aug 06, 2008Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Rolls out the Red Carpet at the Bicycle Film Festival
Aug 06, 2008National Championships for biking coming to Chicago Labor Day weekend
Aug 06, 2008Conference brings Safe Routes to School expert and PBS star to Illinois
Aug 06, 2008Media alert: Commuter survey
Aug 06, 2008First-ever Homewood Area Bike & Dine, Aug. 16
Jul 08, 2008Transportation Advocates Rally for Relief from Record Breaking Gas Prices
Jul 02, 2008Residents rally for pedestrians’ rights July 9 in Portage Park
Jul 01, 2008Record number of bicycle commuters changing transportation habits
Jul 01, 2008Save money, register before July 4 for the Boulevard Lakefront Tour
May 02, 2008Communities celebrate crossing guards May 6
Apr 22, 2008Scholarships for Bank of America Bike the Drive champion young movers and shakers
Apr 21, 2008Grant helps Southland reduce transportation footprint
Apr 07, 2008Companies compete for glory, all employees win in 2008 Bicycle Commuter Challenge
Apr 02, 2008State House passes critical funding bill
Mar 25, 2008Survey Reveals Deadly Traffic Speed on Chicago’s Streets
Mar 06, 2008Funding means improved trips to school for Chicagoland students
Mar 05, 2008Earth day concert April 20 to benefit Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
Mar 04, 2008Travel plans put walking back into Southland school trips
Feb 27, 2008Legislation would protect vulnerable road users
Feb 07, 2008Re: Ordinance would raise fines for motorists endangering cyclists.
Jan 29, 2008Roll the Tollway raises more than $100,000 for trail, bicycle advocacy
Jan 29, 2008Bank of America Bike the Drive registration opens at reduced price
Jan 22, 2008Chicagoland Bicycle Federation honors volunteers, announces Volunteer of the Year
Jan 22, 2008Chicagoland Bicycle Federation honors volunteers, announces Volunteer of the Year
Jan 03, 2008Bicyclists brush off Doomsday fears at Winter Bike to Work Day
Dec 18, 2007SRAM grants bring bicycle advocacy to underserved communities
Nov 28, 2007Homewood Bike Plan Wins Federal Funding
Oct 23, 2007Plan aims to reduce number of car trips, crashes
Oct 22, 200720-Year Vision aims to reduce number of car trips, crashes
Oct 11, 2007Veto override means Complete Streets for Illinois
Sep 20, 2007Gov. vetoes legislation that would protect all road users
Aug 19, 2007Gov. signs minimum 3-foot passing into law
Aug 16, 2007Report Card rates Chicagoans' carbon footprint among nation's highest
Jul 19, 2007Park District Urges Public to Help “Save Our Lake” from Industrial Sludge
Jul 16, 2007Waistlines Trimmed as Employees Accept Challenge to Bicycle Commute
Jul 12, 2007Chicago City-wide Pedestrian Safety Summit for Seniors
Jul 12, 2007Section of Blue Line closes for weekend
Jul 11, 2007Broken motorist laws cause deaths
Jun 25, 2007'Green' choices
Jun 25, 2007Green bike lanes sprout up around Chicago
Jun 24, 2007Oak Forest evaluates crosswalk safety
Jun 24, 2007Northbrook trustees hear bike lane protests
Jun 24, 2007Blue Island kids get day off for bike outing
Jun 20, 2007Vatican issues '10 Commandments' for motorists
Jun 17, 2007Governor Urged to Support Law for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Jun 12, 2007Study Finds Many Drivers Using Cellphones Despite Danger
May 29, 2007DuPage County Locations Added to Annual Bike to Work Week
May 29, 2007Bicycling Stations Support Commuters for Bike to Work Week
May 23, 2007Veggie Bike and Dine Celebrates Local Southside Vegetarian Cuisine
May 08, 2007Cop on trial in fatal hit-and-run
May 08, 2007Six Chicago intersections get red light cameras
May 03, 2007Passion for bikes has become a 17-year career
May 03, 2007Elgin unveils bike plan
May 01, 2007Will County unveils its longest bicycling loop
May 01, 2007Ride of Silence honors bicyclists killed in traffic
Apr 23, 2007Bike to Work Week Challenge a Team-Building Event with Healthy Benefits
Apr 23, 2007Washington targets 'driving while texting'
Mar 26, 2007Paris to rent out bikes to cut traffic congestion and pollution
Feb 09, 2007The Ghost Bike Project
Feb 04, 2007Help Make Cal-Sag Trail a Reality
Jan 30, 2007 In Chicago winter, hardy cyclists keep riding
Jan 29, 2007Biking federation leader out of job
Jan 29, 2007The City That Never Walks
Jan 27, 2007Virginia encourages bicycle commuting with tax credits
Jan 19, 2007Bank of America Sponsors Bike the Drive; Names Gary Fencik Honorary Starter for May 27 Event
Jan 18, 2007Crowded ride
Jan 18, 2007Bikers say, 'Let it snow'
Jan 15, 2007Winter Bike to Work Day celebrates transportation for all seasons
Jan 10, 2007South Chicago Youth Bicycling Program is Opportunity for Community
Jan 10, 2007Help Make Cal-Sag Trail a Reality
Dec 26, 2006The City That Walks
Dec 05, 2006Help Bring Safe Routes to School to Your Community
Oct 19, 2006 Annual Meeting Gathers Bicyclists and Safe-Streets Advocates
Oct 12, 2006"Drive less, live more" campaign gets kick off
Oct 10, 2006Chicago Policy to Make Streets Safe for Most Vulnerable Users
Oct 10, 2006Adventure Cycling Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind Guide to Youth Bicycle Travel
Oct 03, 2006Walk this way: Skip the ride, find a safe route and hoof it to school
Sep 25, 2006Canal tour gives insight
Sep 22, 2006Chicago by Bike
Sep 14, 2006Bicycling to Work Takes Off
Aug 29, 2006Memorial Ride And Walk Supports Healthy Streets
Aug 25, 2006Grants Help Five Chicagoland Schools Revive Walking to School Oct. 4
Aug 17, 2006Illinois Greenways, Trails Workshop Scheduled
Aug 14, 2006Chicagoland Bicycle Federation responds to misguided letter
Aug 02, 2006Why bike prices are shifting higher
Aug 01, 2006Support the Eric & Kathy Bike to Work Challenge
Jul 17, 2006Enjoy End-of-Summer Bicycle Tour of Boulevards and Parks
Jul 14, 2006Biking Around
Jul 12, 2006Waistlines Trimmed as Employees Accept Challenge to Bicycle Commute
Jul 10, 2006Editorial response to Richard Roeper, Sun-Times columnist
Jul 10, 2006Richard Roeper expresses misgivings about cycling in Chicago
Jun 30, 2006Applications Requested for Oct. 4 Walk To School Day Mini-Grants
Jun 30, 2006Register for Veggie Bike and Dine
Jun 21, 2006Beer and Bike Races Fund Bicycling Advocacy
Jun 19, 2006Come Bicycling with Employees of Chicago's Hubbard Street
Jun 01, 200620,000 Cyclists Cruise Lake Shore Drive
May 30, 2006New monthly bike event to create community, foster change
May 24, 2006Commuter Stations Welcome Bicyclists During Chicago Bike To Work Week
May 23, 2006Lake Shore Drive Closed to Cars, Open to Bicycles
May 16, 2006Bike to Lakefront Events and Get Treated Like a VIP
May 12, 2006DuPage Bike Day Offers Opportunity to Enjoy County's Bicycle Facilities
May 12, 2006Dave Shields to sign at Bike The Drive
May 11, 2006Bike The Drive Registration Hits Halfway Point
May 11, 2006Bring your bike to work this week
May 10, 2006Remember fellow bicyclists lost in accidents in Ride of Silence
May 09, 2006Bikes Belong Coalition awards $10,000 to Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
May 04, 2006Oak Park Announces New Bicycling Ambassador
Apr 24, 2006Schwinn announced as presenting sponsor for Bike The Drive
Apr 24, 2006Ride of Silence to Honor Fallen Cyclists
Apr 17, 2006Bike and dines showcase fun, active living
Apr 13, 2006Columbia students host fundraising event benefiting Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
Mar 09, 2006Ten Southland schools on-board Safe Routes to School initiative
Mar 03, 2006Bands and DJs team up for bicycling advocacy
Feb 24, 2006Bike The Drive registration now open
Feb 17, 2006Conference Launches "Drive With Care" Campaign
Feb 13, 2006Sixth annual Bicycle Film Festival coming to Chicago
Jan 21, 2006 Chicago hosts annual Winter Bike to Work Day rally
Dec 22, 2005Mark Chicago's Coldest Anniversary with a Bracing Bike Ride to Work
Dec 22, 2005Bicycling Advocates Host Party, Auction in New River North Headquarters
Dec 20, 2005Bring Your Bicycle to Chicago for Memorial Day Weekend
Dec 12, 2005Wheeling Wheelmen gives record donations to bicycling advocacy
Nov 15, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Hosts Second Commuting Roundtable
Oct 27, 2005Support for Five Village Bicycle and Walking Trail needed
Oct 26, 2005Tour of Chicago’s Blue Bag Recycling Program includes bike ride, vegan lunch
Oct 24, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Announces "Top Ten Initiatives" for 2006
Oct 17, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation to facilitate South Side open forum on on-street bikeways
Oct 13, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation responds to increasing bicycle sales, rising gas prices with commuting roundtables
Oct 10, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation to unveil ‘Top Ten’ at Annual Member Meeting
Oct 05, 2005Beverly resident part of Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors program
Oct 02, 2005Bike Federation Has a Plan for Sunday Riders
Sep 29, 2005Biking to work picks up speed
Sep 28, 2005The Little Engine That Could
Sep 22, 2005International Walk and Bike to School Day returns to Chicagoland
Sep 18, 2005Homewood to create bike path plan
Sep 18, 2005Bike trail to run from Calumet River to Crown Point
Sep 15, 2005Bicycle summit hopes to inspire happy trails
Sep 01, 2005Gasoline prices take off as day goes on
Sep 01, 2005Target recalling 494,000 bike helmets
Aug 26, 2005Randy Warren takes gold at Masters Track Nationals
Aug 25, 2005Organization to know - Folks on Spokes
Aug 19, 2005City posting signs for cyclists
Aug 19, 2005Signs begin going up on 125 miles of bike paths
Aug 18, 2005Southland workshop aims to improve bicycling, walking
Aug 17, 2005Celebrate International Walk and Bike to School Day
Aug 15, 2005Conserve By Bike Program in energy bill
Aug 14, 2005What do we learn from gas price spike?
Aug 12, 2005Chicago to install 125 miles of bike route signage
Aug 09, 2005A transportation goodie bag
Aug 06, 2005Safer cycling
Jul 31, 2005Proposed bike path would follow Calumet Sag Channel
Jul 28, 2005Local companies gain healthy report
Jul 28, 2005Bike path to roll through south suburbs
Jul 27, 2005Disc brakes; 8 speeds; 2-legged drive
Jul 27, 2005 Hammond gets grant to expand bike trail
Jul 26, 2005Traffic advisory: State Street improvement project
Jul 23, 2005Geneva to unveil bike path
Jul 21, 2005Crosswalk removal brings out protesters
Jul 20, 2005Mayor Richard Daley's bicycling strict police officers
Jul 20, 2005People lose out to cars on the Drive
Jul 14, 2005Boulevard Lakefront Tour offers three routes
Jul 14, 2005New cell-phone ban snares 85 drivers
Jul 14, 2005Bike lane lines, signs appear
Jul 12, 2005Pedestrians get no respect
Jul 06, 2005Tour de Beverly
Jul 01, 2005Shop by Bike launched in Forest Park
Jun 30, 2005Oak Park "shop by bike" initiative introduced
Jun 30, 2005Progressive Dinner on Bike Stops to Veg Out
Jun 23, 2005CTA gets $54.3 million
Jun 22, 2005DuPage County's bicyclists to have their day Saturday
Jun 20, 200547th St. ped bridge to close for reconstruction
Jun 15, 2005State assistance to help with 3-mile path
Jun 10, 2005Incident emphasizes need for bike helmets
Jun 08, 2005League names Chicago bicycle-friendly community
Jun 07, 2005City sounded like wonderful place to Alicia
Jun 03, 2005Annual Bike to Work Day Rally celebrates biking
Jun 03, 2005Truck runs over bicyclist in Wicker Park
Jun 02, 2005Commuter Challenge encourages employees to bike to work
Jun 02, 2005Parking in bike lanes is dangerous and illegal
May 31, 2005Metra and Chicagoland Bicycle Federation announce Bikes on Trains initiative
May 26, 2005Trevor Motzny dies
May 25, 2005Bank One gears up for summer cycling
May 21, 2005Metra agrees to let bicycles on some trains
May 17, 2005U.S. Senate passes transportation bill
May 17, 2005Transportation funding bill moves into conference committee
May 16, 2005Sessions amendment threatens bike funding
May 16, 2005Chicago designated "Bicycle Friendly Community"
May 16, 2005Bicycling Ambassador initiative expands to suburbs
May 16, 2005Bike tour highlights bike-friendly eateries
May 16, 2005Bike day pedals into DuPage County
May 12, 2005Complete Streets amendment comes up short in Senate vote
May 11, 2005Chicago bans hand-held cell phones for drivers
May 11, 2005Ride like a professional with Robbie Ventura
May 09, 2005U.S. Senate to vote on Complete Streets
May 05, 2005 Bicycle chosen as best invention
May 03, 2005Celebrate summer biking with Bike The Drive
May 03, 2005City car-sharing program expands
May 01, 2005Illinois law needs to give cyclists equal protection
May 01, 2005Complete the Streets!
Apr 29, 2005Get in gear!
Apr 27, 2005Take the first step to get in shape for healthy living
Apr 24, 2005Coalition reacts to proposed CTA cuts
Apr 24, 2005Neighborhood design gets pedestrian-friendly
Apr 23, 2005Obama, Emanuel seek funding for ethanol-to-hydrogen fueling station
Apr 21, 2005‘First bike’ thrill captured in new campaign
Apr 21, 2005Network of bike routes to stretch over 4 miles
Apr 21, 2005Lawmakers vow to avert CTA cuts
Apr 20, 2005Bike tour to highlight vegan-friendly restaurants
Apr 13, 2005CTA votes 'doomsday' cuts in train, bus operations
Apr 12, 2005Healthy Streets Conference a success
Apr 07, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation celebrates leadership of Randy Neufeld
Apr 05, 2005District addresses list of fix-up projects
Mar 30, 2005Noah Budnick struck by truck
Mar 25, 2005Monique Ryan to keynote women's cycling symposium
Mar 21, 2005Chicagoland Bicycle Federation honors Randy Neufeld
Mar 21, 2005Bike federation turns 21, lanes reach 100th mile
Mar 16, 2005Bicyclist hurt in collision
Mar 15, 20051st step taken in creating 31-mile recreation trail
Mar 15, 2005Carpool lanes, fast tows in Daley plan
Mar 12, 2005Metra trains will allow bicycles during special hours
Mar 11, 2005Metra moves on bikes on trains
Mar 11, 2005House approves TEA-LU
Mar 10, 2005Northern Indiana considers schedule change
Mar 09, 2005Lisle path to give longer trail a running start
Mar 06, 2005 Naperville board proposes Jackson Avenue bike trail
Mar 06, 2005Homer Glen trustees hear pitch for bike trails
Feb 28, 2005Illinois awaits federal action on Amtrak
Feb 23, 2005Kalamazoo to Chicago qualifying ride for cyclists
Feb 21, 2005Conference launching pad for Healthy Streets Campaign
Feb 19, 2005Biking, hiking trails plan unveiled
Feb 17, 2005Federal rescission puts community funds at risk
Feb 15, 2005Turin gains national recognition
Feb 13, 2005ABC News, TIME Magazine to report traffice series
Feb 11, 2005Bob Roll comes to Turin Bicycle
Feb 10, 2005Homewood steers toward bike path plans
Feb 08, 2005Durbin blasts Bush's Amtrak cuts
Feb 07, 2005Nominations for Healthy Streets Awards sought
Feb 07, 2005Healthy Streets Conference scholarships available
Feb 05, 2005Geneva looks to improve, connect bike trails
Jan 31, 2005Expert from Mexico to keynote Healthy Streets Conference
Jan 30, 2005Marquette greenway plan a step closer
Jan 20, 2005Changing trends and their implications for transport planning
Jan 13, 2005Sign the bikes on Metra petition
Jan 11, 2005Lt Gov Quinn Calls for Bikes on Metra
Jan 10, 2005Chicago Bike Winter presents Icicle Bicycle Festival
Jan 06, 2005Wheeling Wheelmen Donates $2,500 to Bicycle Advocacy
Jan 03, 2005City seeks information on bike rooms
Jan 02, 2005Blue Islander improving his city two wheels at a time
Jan 02, 2005Out of the ordinary
Jan 01, 2005Timbuk2 offering bags with $200 contribution
Dec 24, 2004Grant to help finish bike path
Dec 16, 2004Sadowsky gets bike “pimped” at SRAM headquarters
Dec 13, 2004Film critics to discuss bicycle themes in movies
Dec 10, 2004Harlem widening relocation urged
Dec 09, 2004Sidewalk, bike path completed
Dec 09, 2004Lake Shore Drive bridge designs down to 13 finalists
Dec 09, 2004Task force says village needs bike routes, paths
Dec 09, 2004Pennsy Line: A trail through history
Dec 05, 2004Bike Trail Plans Raise Safety Concerns
Dec 04, 2004Turin Bicycle Partners with Family Focus
Dec 03, 2004Walking the Unfriendly Streets
Nov 18, 2004Dickey, Ryan Recognized for 'Join the Colony' Campaign
Nov 17, 2004Great Holiday Gifts Available for Bicyclists
Oct 28, 20042005 'Top Ten Initiatives' Announced
Oct 12, 2004New ‘Top Ten Initiatives’ List to be Unveiled
Sep 22, 2004Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Partners with VeloSwap
Sep 22, 2004Major Trail Signage Project Finished
Sep 17, 2004Graham Watson to Unveil New Book at Thunderhead Benefit
Sep 16, 2004Bicycle U-Locks Security Compromised
Sep 14, 2004Luncheon Honors Bicycle Commuter Challenge Participants
Sep 08, 2004VeloSwap Expands to Chicago
Sep 02, 20043,000 miles of 25,000-Mile Circumvention Completed
Aug 31, 2004Fun "Shop by Bike" Program Launched in Forest Park
Aug 23, 2004Free Tours, Historical Sites Highlight Boulevard Lakefront Tour
Aug 12, 2004Team Major Taylor Kicks Off Salute to Champion Cyclist
Aug 04, 2004Cook County Workshops Scheduled
Aug 03, 20041,000,000 Chicagoans to See “Share the Road” Advertising
Jul 30, 2004League of American Bicyclists Training in Chicago
Jul 27, 2004Tour de Road America: A Lance Armstrong Foundation Peloton Project
Jul 13, 2004Thunderhead Leaders Ride with Mayors for Independence
Jul 09, 2004Ride For Wishes to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois
Jul 08, 2004Boulevard Lakefront Tour Registration Opens
Jun 30, 2004Le Tour de France Races to Brasserie Jo
Jun 22, 2004Chicago Becomes Biketown, USA
Jun 15, 2004Bike Day Rolls Into Oak Park
Jun 08, 2004DuPage Co. Receives $200K for Illinois Prairie Path
Jun 01, 2004Mr. Bike Releases Revised Edition of Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips
May 30, 2004Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Announces "Road Show"
May 27, 2004Ed Rudolph Northbrook Velodrome Saved
May 26, 2004Bike Tour to Highlight Vegetarian Restaurants
May 21, 2004Sadowsky Chosen to Lead Bicycle Advocacy Group
May 21, 2004Bike To Work Week Set For June 12-18
May 19, 2004Chicago Gears Up For Summer Cycling
May 17, 2004New CTA Farecard Highlights Benefits of Cycling, Transit
May 04, 2004Fitness Council Sponsors Activities at Murphy Elementary School
May 04, 2004Thunderhead Trainings Advance Advocacy in Chicago
Apr 30, 2004Bicycle Helmets Distributed to Kids at the Right Time
Apr 22, 2004Chicago Moves Day - The Day All Chicagoans Move!
Apr 21, 2004Rail Transit Benefits Study Released
Apr 20, 2004Greg Lemond to appear at Bokoo Bikes
Mar 20, 2004DuPage County Board Members Take Pedal Power Award
Mar 19, 2004Chairman Schillerstrom Announces Healthy Roads
Mar 17, 2004Millennium Park Bicycle Station
Feb 27, 2004‘Ants’ at Center of Bicycle Campaign
Feb 26, 2004Conference to Address Funding, Planning and Design Issues
Jan 29, 2004Conference on Bicycling to Convene in Chicago
Oct 23, 2003“Bikes on Metra” Scores an “F”
Sep 15, 2003Chicago's Animal Bridge Reopens

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