After a layoff of nearly a decade, Marla Polley wasn’t sure she was ready to take up running again. But spurred by the recent pandemic and the need to get […]
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Bike industry on a roller-coaster ride
In recent years, the path for the bicycling industry has been far from smooth. Instead, between the pandemic sending demand soaring, followed by worldwide supply chain shortages and the rapid […]
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Wheel & Sprocket’s Brauer charts her own bike path
For many bicyclists, a bike that needs fixing is an aggravation, but for Gretchen Brauer, it’s a challenge she’s eager to take on. Brauer, general manager of Wheel & Sprocket […]
Posted inArt & Life
Area cycling network slated to grow
A smoother path lies ahead! Local governments are gearing up for busy years of bicycle-related improvements in 2023 and beyond.
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Caring for Perkins Woods, one of Evanston’s gems
While many Evanston residents spend their Sunday mornings reading the paper, worshipping in church or getting ready for their kids’ soccer games, a group of dedicated volunteers can be found […]