October 2, 2012 - 10:44 AM
Tags: Chicago, ISEC, meeting, networking
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Mark your calendars for the Illinois Student Environmental Coalition’s first meeting from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Chicago. This inaugural event will feature networking opportunities with students and sustainability professionals, a talk by a noted environmental leader and break-out sessions to help you develop, manage, and expand your environmental [...]
October 13, 2011 - 3:53 PM
Tags: Chicago, economy
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The Environment Department of Chicago’s government will be disbanded by the end of this year. However, no programs will be cut; they will be integrated into existing programs in other departments. For example, the Energy and Sustainable Business will become part of the Department of General Service. The Permitting and Enforcement Section will now be [...]
April 8, 2011 - 11:31 AM
Tags: Bicycling, Chicago, Earth Day, NEIU
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ISEC is asking campuses across Illinois to encourage students to bike to campus April18-22. We’d like this to be friendly competition while having a bit of fun and encouraging a new bicyclists on campus. Bike to Campus Week goals: 1) Take a picture of fellow bike commuters, as a group or individually. 2) Have students sign a commitment [...]
ISEC has drafted a letter to be signed by all those in favor of better bicycle parking. Our goal is to ecourage the City of Chicago to follow through on their plans to build more and better parking for bicycles in the city. We’ll present these signatures to the new Mayor and ask that he [...]
March 25, 2011 - 11:08 AM
Tags: Bicycling, Chicago, festival
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Saturday, April 2nd 10:30am-1:00pm Clarendon Park Community Center, 2nd Floor 4501 N Clarendon, Chicago Win free bike gear, eat snacks and learn more about bike safety. Drop in to the festival any time, or stay awhile for our expert-led sessions: * Bike Safety in Chicago – 11:00-11:30am * Know Your Bike and Your Gear – [...]
Loyola University will be honoring retiring Alderwomen (Virginia Rugai, Vi Daley, Helen Shiller, and Mary Ann Smith) tomorrow evening as part of their The Ann F. Baum Women and Leadership Speaker Series. Students from ISEC and the Chicago Climate Youth Coalition will be in attendance to ask Alderman Rugai about her lack of support for the [...]
Active Transportation Alliance is currently recruiting volunteers to help out at the MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive. Volunteers get in free with 6 hours of volunteer time before the event. If you volunteer the day of the event, there’s a free breakfast and t-shirt for you. They need help during and after the event: [...]
March 18, 2011 - 9:40 AM
Tags: art, Bicycling, Chicago, Winter
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The 4th annual Chicago Bike Winter Art Show will take place from March 11 – 25 and is hosted by the new gallery, Chicago Urban Art Society (2229 South Halsted Street). There will also be a closing party on March 25. The show is produced by Rapid Transit Cycleshop and supported by Chicago Bike Winter (a fantastic group devoted to [...]
Join ISEC for Critical Mass on Friday, March 25th at 5:30pm on Daley Plaza. Feel free to ride by, say “Hi”, and sign our letter to improve bike parking in the city. If you’re new to Critical Mass, visit their website for information and tips for newbies. Tweet This Post
Crews have been on the Lake Front Trail this week repairing the winter damage by cleaning up chunks of pavement and adding temporary pavement ramps. Here are some pictures from this morning of two areas where repairs have taken place: south of Fullerton and south of North Ave. So get out there and ride! Tweet [...]
A cycle track pilot project for Chicago is planned to be constructed along Stony Island Avenue, between 69th and 77th streets. A cycle track is a bicycle lane separated from motorized vehicles by a physical barrier, which is important in creating a safe environment for bicyclists of all ages. By creating a separate safe zone for bicycling, more people may take to the streets, or in this case, the cycle track. And of course, more people riding bikes means less automobile traffic.