25-Year Old Man Killed in Bicycle-Car Accident in Woodstock at Routes 14 & 47

A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Fatal Crash Investigation Bicyclist vs. Motor Vehicle On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at approximately 7:33 pm, the Woodstock Police Department responded to the intersection of S. Eastwood Dr. (IL Rte. 47) and … Continue reading

Savvy Cycling Course Set for Crystal Lake, Changes in Store for Motorists

With the new emphasis of commuting to work on bicycles and more recreational riding a group of veteran bicyclists have put together a three session course in how to use the roads safely. Eberhard Veit, President of McHenry County Bicycle Advocates, … Continue reading

8-Year Old Crystal Lake Girl in Critical Condition after Colliding with Car on West End

I awoke to Crystal Lake after Crystal Lake Police car speeding noisily past our Lake Avenue home.  Then I think it was a fire engine, also with siren blaring, headed for whatever had happened. We had the windows open in … Continue reading

Bike, ATV Accidents in Western McHenry County

Two western McHenry County accidents are reported by the Sheriff’s Department: Vehicle/Bicycle Accident with Injuries Sheriff Keith Nygren announced today the investigation of a vehicle versus bicycle accident that occurred on August 2, 2010 at approximately 8:00 P.M. at 14910 … Continue reading

FRG Police Seek Help in Finding Hit and Run Motorist Driving Blue Hyundai

They’re looking for a blue Hyundai. Here’s the press release FOX RIVER GROVE POLICE INVESTIGATING HIT AND RUN, PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT INVOLVING A BICYCLIST On 07/11/10 at 12:52 A.M. Fox River Grove Police Department responded to a hit and run … Continue reading

Bicyclists Get Special “Share the Road” License Plate, “Choose Life” License Plate Supporters Get Shaft from Jack Franks

Why not? I saw one from another state on our vacation in June, but the photo didn’t turn out. July 5th, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill to allow “Share the Road” license plates. A minimum of 1,000 would have … Continue reading