A Peek Into the Future of Lisle Cycling

A new grant from IDOT starts construction work on bike-friendly changes to this less-than-bike-friendly village.

Walkers and bicyclists looking to expand their horizons have something new to celebrate. On Oct. 29 the Illinois Department of Transportation announced a $514,700 grant that would begin construction on a local section of the East Branch DuPage River Greenway Trail. Falling between Hobson Road and Maple Avenue, the 5.4-mile multi-use trail will work to connect the villages of Lisle and Woodridge with regional attractions. The 31-mile east branch is one of eight sections of the county's overall plan. Once completed, a cyclist can hop on the Greenway Trail and swing past 29 local parks, ten forest preserve areas and 18 colleges. But there's still a lot of work to be done before the trail can be complete. Check out what's been completed, what…

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Another Bike Gone Missing

Here's an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department on Oct. 4.

From the Village of Lisle Police Department An unknown person stole a boys' blue Mongoose bicycle from a home on Robin Lane the morning of Sept. 29. A similar theft occurred on Sept. 23 at Burlington and Winchester avenues.

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