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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Parents' Corner

The Secret to Being a Happy, Active Adult: Be a Kid

Columnist finds relaxation and joy by rekindling interest in cycling.

Years before I became a parent, I saw a great piece of advice: "If you want to be happy, find a way to incorporate what made you happy as a child into your life now." I gave that some thought. As a child, I loved being outside with my brother and sister—riding bikes, building snow forts, doing craft projects, writing poems and stories, reading and watching movies. When I read this advice I was in my 20s, and trying to adjust to the transition between full-time student and full-time worker. My roommate and I agonized about it. Should we go back to school? Should we work abroad? What should we do? I took the advice from the article to heart. I bought a bike, and I found more and more ways to spend time outside. I soon realized the simple …

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Brenda Henry

10:33 am on Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Thanks Tracey!   more ›