The Chainlink2024-03-29T12:35:07Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/63596112?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://thechainlink.org/group/chicagoghostbikes/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=2cwt9oaluu6p8&feed=yes&xn_auth=noToo many Ghost Bikes in Toronto?tag:thechainlink.org,2018-07-16:2211490:Topic:11019672018-07-16T16:24:35.417Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Sharing a recent article about the Ghost Bike situation in Toronto. Sad.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-44746889">https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-44746889</a></p>
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<p>Sharing a recent article about the Ghost Bike situation in Toronto. Sad.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-44746889">https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-44746889</a></p>
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<p></p> Chicago 2017 Cycling Fatalities: 8* (*1 transit-related) - Ride of Silence Tomorrow Night 5-16-18tag:thechainlink.org,2017-11-06:2211490:Topic:10819312017-11-06T18:25:43.740Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>'Chicago Ghost Bikes / Ghost Bikes Chicago' - Cycling Community Group(s)<br></br> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96869153?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96869153?profile=original" width="614"></img></a> <br></br> <br></br> Chicago 2017 Cycling Fatalities: 8* (*1- transit-related)<br></br> <br></br> +REST IN PEACE - FELLOW CYCLISTS+ "Meet you for the big ride on the other side!" . . .…<br></br> <br></br></p>
<p>'Chicago Ghost Bikes / Ghost Bikes Chicago' - Cycling Community Group(s)<br/> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96869153?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96869153?profile=original" width="614" class="align-full"/></a><br/> <br/> Chicago 2017 Cycling Fatalities: 8* (*1- transit-related)<br/> <br/> +REST IN PEACE - FELLOW CYCLISTS+ "Meet you for the big ride on the other side!" . . .<br/> <br/> <a href="https://bedno.com/do/bike/ghostbikes/details/lisaschalk">https://bedno.com/do/bike/ghostbikes/details/lisaschalk</a><br/> <br/> Lisa Marie Schalk, 50, + Ghost Bike Installation 3pm Sunday 11-19-17, 5750 s. Archer Ave.<br/> <br/> <a href="https://m.facebook.com/events/304064793428144?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=3&refid=52&__tn__=HH-R">https://m.facebook.com/events/304064793428144?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%223%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=3&refid=52&__tn__=HH-R</a><br/> <br/> <a href="https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1551448811560788&id=196831410355875&__tn__=%2As%2As-R">https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1551448811560788&id=196831410355875&__tn__=%2As%2As-R</a><br/></p>
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<p>The Chicago Cycling Fatalities for 2017 are 8* (*1 transit-related)<br/> -Clarence D. Walton, 49<br/> -Angelo L. Resto, 46<br/> -Leonard Anderson, 70<br/> -Lisa Marie Schalk, 50<br/> -Johnel Washington, 31<br/> -Louis Ray Smith, 56<br/> -Jezniah Jay Smith, 34<br/> * cycling transit-related,<br/> -Gabriel Milorad Ciupeiu, 18</p>
<p><br/> One notation and memorialisation here for me before time is up. To the unknown young cyclist that died needlessly from a pickup truck crash back in mid-80's on the first days of summer vacation just a few hundred feet away, "you are not forgotten." RIP + . . . See you down the road! . . .</p> Joseph Korner, 78, 3559 North Lincoln, November 6, 2014tag:thechainlink.org,2016-04-27:2211490:Topic:9835832016-04-27T15:29:17.937Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p><strong>Joseph Korner, 78, 3559 North Lincoln, November 6, 2014</strong></p>
<p>Hi, I'm hoping for a little help. I was contacted this morning by Lindy Korner, widow of cyclist Joseph Korner who was bicycling north near 3559 North Lincoln in Lakeview when he was hit by a car. She is asking for my help to have a ghost bike built for her husband. Here's the background information: …</p>
<p><strong>Joseph Korner, 78, 3559 North Lincoln, November 6, 2014</strong></p>
<p>Hi, I'm hoping for a little help. I was contacted this morning by Lindy Korner, widow of cyclist Joseph Korner who was bicycling north near 3559 North Lincoln in Lakeview when he was hit by a car. She is asking for my help to have a ghost bike built for her husband. Here's the background information: <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bicyclist-dies-more-than-a-month-after-being-struck-by-car-in">http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/bicyclist-dies-more-than-a...</a></p>
<p><span>She reached out to Elizabeth to request a ghost bike and hasn't heard back yet. I realize she must be quite busy, could someone let me know what the best way is to start the process so that Lindy can have a memorial ghost bike set up for her husband? Much appreciated. Thank you.</span></p> Ghost bikes taken down?tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-28:2211490:Topic:8840812015-01-28T23:42:43.419Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Advance apologies: new to the community. <br></br> <br></br> A while back in December I was biking to various ghost bike locations. A friend of mine started cataloging personal stories and encounters with ghost bikes in San Fransisco and I was looking to do the same in Chicago. I found a lot of ghost bikes up north still up, but a lot of the south-side bikes seemed to have been taken down. I was told by a Steven from streetsblog Chicago and Oboi from Slow Roll that usually the city policy was to…</p>
<p>Advance apologies: new to the community. <br/> <br/> A while back in December I was biking to various ghost bike locations. A friend of mine started cataloging personal stories and encounters with ghost bikes in San Fransisco and I was looking to do the same in Chicago. I found a lot of ghost bikes up north still up, but a lot of the south-side bikes seemed to have been taken down. I was told by a Steven from streetsblog Chicago and Oboi from Slow Roll that usually the city policy was to have a hands-off policy, so I'm guessing that these were perhaps taken down by local establishments. (The ones I visited were Hector's at Western/Ogden and Frederick's at 18th and Racine). If anyone can shed some light on this, let me know. </p> Ghost bikes taken down?tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-28:2211490:Topic:8841752015-01-28T23:42:43.346Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Advance apologies: new to the community. <br></br><br></br>A while back in December I was biking to various ghost bike locations. A friend of mine started cataloging personal stories and encounters with ghost bikes in San Fransisco and I was looking to do the same in Chicago. I found a lot of ghost bikes up north still up, but a lot of the south-side bikes seemed to have been taken down. I was told by a Steven from streetsblog Chicago and Oboi from Slow Roll that usually the city policy was to have…</p>
<p>Advance apologies: new to the community. <br/><br/>A while back in December I was biking to various ghost bike locations. A friend of mine started cataloging personal stories and encounters with ghost bikes in San Fransisco and I was looking to do the same in Chicago. I found a lot of ghost bikes up north still up, but a lot of the south-side bikes seemed to have been taken down. I was told by a Steven from streetsblog Chicago and Oboi from Slow Roll that usually the city policy was to have a hands-off policy, so I'm guessing that these were perhaps taken down by local establishments. (The ones I visited were Hector's at Western/Ogden and Frederico's at 18th and Racine). If anyone can shed some light on this, let me know. </p> Ronayne Thomas, 31, Ghost Bike Memorial to be on Sunday August 10 at Noontag:thechainlink.org,2014-08-07:2211490:Topic:8471922014-08-07T21:56:31.752Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Hi Ghost Bike Group & Chainlinkers,</p>
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<p>On Thursday June 26 2014, my cousin Ronayne Thomas was riding his bike across CTA train tracks and was struck and killed by a train. We are having a ghost bike memorial installed in his honor on Sunday August 10 at Noon. We are meeting by the Kedzie Brown Line station (<span>4648 N. Kedzie Ave.)</span>. The event is open to the public and we are looking forward to celebrating Ronayne's love for cycling and life with you…</p>
<p>Hi Ghost Bike Group & Chainlinkers,</p>
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<p>On Thursday June 26 2014, my cousin Ronayne Thomas was riding his bike across CTA train tracks and was struck and killed by a train. We are having a ghost bike memorial installed in his honor on Sunday August 10 at Noon. We are meeting by the Kedzie Brown Line station (<span>4648 N. Kedzie Ave.)</span>. The event is open to the public and we are looking forward to celebrating Ronayne's love for cycling and life with you all.</p>
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<p>As many of you may know, at-grade rail crossings can be dangerous for all road users. Both road users and the CTA can do things to improve the safety of these crossings. This tragic incident has sparked dialogue about safety improvements, and we hope at some point to provide an update about any changes at these crossings.</p>
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<p>Carlin</p> Question concerning maintenancetag:thechainlink.org,2014-07-08:2211490:Topic:8363982014-07-08T04:27:59.881Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p> I was wondering if permission is needed to do a little maintenance/upkeep on an already existing Ghost Bike. I don't want to change anything about it, just clean around it, add a new coat of paint, maybe add some flowers. Thanks for the assistance.</p>
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<p> I was wondering if permission is needed to do a little maintenance/upkeep on an already existing Ghost Bike. I don't want to change anything about it, just clean around it, add a new coat of paint, maybe add some flowers. Thanks for the assistance.</p> Hector Avalos, 28, December 6 2013, Western/Ogdentag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-11:2211490:Topic:7797362013-12-11T01:54:53.154Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
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<div class="caption larger story_vital_info">Cyclist Hector Avalos, 28, died after being hit by a van Friday night in the Near West Side area.</div>
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<p class="story_text">CHICAGO — A cyclist who died after being hit by a van Friday night was a former Marine and aspiring chef, his family said.</p>
<p class="story_text">Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, in which a driver traveling west in a van in the 2500 block of West Ogden Street hit the 28-year-old man on his bike at 11:50 p.m., said Officer Janel Sedevic, a police spokeswoman.</p>
<p class="story_text">The cyclist was identified as Hector Avalos, 28, of the 1800 block of West Cermak Road, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said.</p>
<p class="story_text">He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:38 a.m. Saturday, according to the medical examiner.</p>
<p class="story_text"><span>The driver was arrested and charges were pending Saturday, Sedevic said.</span></p>
<p class="story_text"><span>Avalos' mother, Ingrid Cossio, said her son was riding home from work when he was struck. She said he rode his bike everywhere.</span></p>
<p class="story_text"><span>She said her son was a former Marine who had been studying to become a chef. She said he recently started a job as a cook at River North restaurant El Hefe.</span></p>
<p class="story_text">Cossio said she visited her son last week, and spent a day with him, looking at his house and discussing his new job. She remembered asking for a hug before she left, and her son telling her, "I love you, Mom."</p>
<p class="story_text">She said she was devastated when police called around 11 a.m. to tell her of her son's death.</p>
<p class="story_text">"I still can't believe my son is dead," she said.</p>
<p class="story_text">Hector Avalos started working as a cook at El Hefe in May, said the restaurant's head chef, Jesus Vargas. He said Avalos was a hard worker and always willing to help.</p>
<p class="story_text">Vargas said Avalos was an avid cyclist who "loved riding his bike."</p>
<p class="story_text">"He'd always ride the bike no matter what," Vargas said.</p>
<p class="story_text">Friday night, Vargas said Avalos considered taking the "L" home, but opted to ride.</p>
<p class="story_text">"Last night, he was saying he really didn't want to ride his bike. He wanted to take the train," Vargas said. "He kind of thought about it for a minute, and then he decided to take his bike."</p>
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<h1>Cops: Chicago bicyclist dies after 'minor' crash in Niles</h1>
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<p>A 72-year-old bicyclist died this morning after he was struck by a vehicle in a "minor accident" in north suburban Niles, officials said.</p>
<p>Stanley Lorkiewicz of the 7500 block of North Octavia…</p>
<h1>Cops: Chicago bicyclist dies after 'minor' crash in Niles</h1>
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<p>A 72-year-old bicyclist died this morning after he was struck by a vehicle in a "minor accident" in north suburban Niles, officials said.</p>
<p>Stanley Lorkiewicz of the 7500 block of North Octavia Avenue was riding his bicycle in 7700 block of North Milwaukee Avenue near Jonquil Terrace when he was struck by a vehicle, according to a spokesman for the Niles Police Department.</p>
<p>Lorkiewicz exchanged information with the motorist and the police were called to the scene, police said. Police described the incident as a "minor accident."</p>
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<p>While the officers were writing up a report on the incident, Lorkiewicz collapsed at the scene. He was revived and taken to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where he was pronounced dead at 8:48 a.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner's office.</p>
<p>No citations were written in connection with the accident.</p>
<p>An autopsy Tuesday ruled Lorkiewicz died from a heart attack and the secondary cause was from heart disease.</p> Shwuwei Yeh, 56, September 25 2013, Diehl Road and Freedom Drive, Naperville.tag:thechainlink.org,2013-12-11:2211490:Topic:7797312013-12-11T01:48:36.065Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
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<p>A 56-year-old Naperville woman riding a bicycle died after she was struck by a pickup truck Wednesday morning at the intersection of Diehl Road and Freedom Drive in Naperville, police said.</p>
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<p>A 56-year-old Naperville woman riding a bicycle died after she was struck by a pickup truck Wednesday morning at the intersection of Diehl Road and Freedom Drive in Naperville, police said.</p>
<p>Shwuwei Yeh was attempting to cross Diehl Road about 7:25 a.m. when she was hit by a gray 2006 Nissan Titan driven by a 35-year-old man, Naperville police said Thursday.</p>
<p>A Naperville Fire Department ambulance transported Yeh in very serious condition to Edward Hospital where she died of her injuries, police said.</p>
<p>The name of driver of the vehicle was not released.</p>
<p>"The investigation still is ongoing and as of now, charges have not been filed," said Sgt. Louis Cammiso of the Naperville Police Department.</p>
<p>According to police, an initial investigation showed the Nissan was traveling east on Diehl Road and the bicyclist was trying to cross Diehl heading north at the east side of the intersection.</p>
<p>"There were possibly several different factors involved, but it's a big, spread out intersection and obviously very busy," said Cammiso. "It's always very unfortunate when there's an accident involving a motor vehicle and a bicycle."</p>
<p>The intersection of Diehl Road and Freedom Drive has two lanes in each direction and a dual turn lane to accommodate high volumes of traffic from Interstate 88 and numerous businesses near the corner.</p>
<p>A traffic accident reconstruction unit is studying the crash and police are asking anyone with additional information to contact Commander Ken Parcel at 630-305-5285 or <a href="mailto:parcelk@naperville.il.us">parcelk@naperville.il.us</a>.</p>