LaHood Slated for US DOT Post
Illinois’ Ray LaHood, a central Illinois Congressman who was stepping down this year, is slated to become the Obama Administration’s Secretary of the US Department of Transportation. LaHood has been a friend to bicycling over the years. Click here for more..
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Trail Closings Averted
The Hennepin Canal Trail and parts of the I&M Canal Trail have been spared from state budget cuts! While the Governor used his line item veto to zero out restored funding for 7 state parks and other state programs, 4 state parks will remain open – including 3 whose staff keep these two trails maintained and open. Click here for more…
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GITAP 2009 registration is open
2009's week on the Grand Illinois Trail promises to be a cornucopia of great riding through the variated landscape of northern Illinois, wonderful stopovers amid the woods and stars of scenic state parks, and many enhancements that all lead to a memorable vacation on a bike. The tour begins on Sunday, June 14 and wraps up on Saturday, June 20. Registration is first-come, first-served with a limit of 160 riders. Details here.
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Learn about teaching bike safety to kids
LIB kicked off its "Train the Trainer / Bike Rodeos" seminar series with 90-minute seminars on October 25 in Schaumburg and Oak Brook Terrace. A total of 40 seminars will be held across the state. Click here for more.
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LIB's Radio Public Service Campaign
Listen to the League of Illinois Bicyclists' radio public service campaign to educate the public on the state's new three-foot safe passage law.
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