7+ hour, 24+ min ago   (564+ words) A cyclist rides a motorized e-bike on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Earlville. (Mathias Woerner) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new e-bike bill into law Wednesday. The governor’s office confirmed the bill was signed and that it would take effect Jan....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (207+ words) shawlocal.com Plainfield police remind students of e-bike regulations before riding to school The Plainfield Police Department is reminding students that before riding their e-bikes to school, they need to be aware of the village’s regulations. “School is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (330+ words) The Secretary of State’s Office is warning Illinois parents to do their homework on safety and regulations if they’re thinking about buying an e-bike for their children. In a public service announcement Thursday, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said many…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (696+ words) Changes in how electric bicycles and other vehicles are regulated will soon come to the Illinois Valley. Laws passed down from the state legislature are set to take effect starting Jan. 1, 2027, and change how local municipalities interact with these motorized…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (789+ words) A man rides an electric bicycle across Illinois Route 31 in McHenry on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver ) Illinois could be on the verge of putting a new law on the books that would regulate the use of e-bikes statewide…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (117+ words) Shaw Local Twin Rivers ABATE is reminding drivers to watch for motorcycles, and to not use their cell phones when driving. “You’re conditioned to look for cars and trucks, and it’s easy to overlook an oncoming motorcycle,” said John Laschinski…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (274+ words) The city of Yorkville recognized May as Motorcycle Awareness Month honoring the community service and commitment to education of Open Roads A.B.A.T.E of Illinois, Inc. Mayor John Purcell recognized the 39th year of service for the organization with an official proclamation....

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (781+ words) Spring is here. Listening to the birds sing their songs is one of the small pleasures of being outdoors. Less pleasant is the loud, unfiltered putt-putt-putt of gas-powered bikes racing through our neighborhoods. There are laws that regulate those motorized…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (566+ words) E-bikes like this one are defined as regular bicycles with pedals but with a battery assist. These can have speeds of 20 to 28 mph and may not be ridden on sidewalks. (Timothy Walker) With the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters continuing…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (152+ words) Stoney Vock of Savanna rests on his motorcycle in downtown Fulton on Sunday, June 2, 2024, just prior to the start of the annual Blessing of the Bikes. This year's Blessing of the Bikes will be June 7. (Charlene Bielema) Abate of Iowa,…...