July is packed with summertime fun in Chicago and beyond! From fireworks fests to serene garden scenes, I-GO can help you get to festivals, parks, and events all over the Chicago area.
Be sure to check out the Evanston Fourth of July Parade, where you can join I-GO and Lt. Governor Pat Quinn (email Sheena at sheena@igocars.org for details).
Check out what’s new and reserve a car for your next trip today!
What’s New at I-GO?
Priuses, Priuses and More Priuses!
New cars and locations:
- Edgewater #458 (Blue Prius) 6214 N. Winthrop – 3rd Car at this Location
- Uptown #4582 (Red Prius) 4753 N. Broadway – 3rd Car at this Location
- Edgewater #4583 (Silver Prius) 5555 N. Sheridan – New Location
- Lincoln Square #4584 (Silver Prius) 4877 N. Lincoln -2nd Car at this Location
- Lincoln Park #4585 (Red Prius) and #4587 (Silver Prius) – 2800 N. Lake Shore Drive - New Location
- Rogers Park #4586 (Red Prius) 1624 W. Morse - 3rd Car at this Location
Coming in July: New locations in Logan Square at the Mega Mall, South Loop at 900 S. Clark, Lakeshore East at the Tides and more!
Thank You Bands and Fans - Look Out for Audio Emissions 2
The 2nd I-GO Audio Emissions CD is now at the presses - be sure to pick up your free copy in I-GO cars beginning mid-July. This compilation of Chicago artists has an impressive line-up you are sure to enjoy.
The CD begins with legendary Studs Terkel interviewing the late Queen of Gospel and fellow Chicagoan Mahalia Jackson. Neko Case sings about driving and Wilco sings about singing. Award-winning rapper and I-GO member Kid Sister donated her track “Control.” The Golden Horse Ranch Square Dance Band, known for their tongue-in-cheek barn dances, rounds out the CD with “Hummer,” reminding us that you will never get to heaven in a Hummer.
Winners of the online contest to be on the CD include Kaotic Drumline, a south side percussion band that performs at WNBA half-time shows; Brighton, MA, who apparently couldn’t name their group Chicago because it was already taken; and local rock group Cobalt and the Hired Guns. Fellow winner Judson Claiborne gives us a song inspired by Finkel Steel while Justin Petertil and Seth Vandek experiment with the sounds of the el.
So go ahead, roll down the windows and crank up the stereo!
New Business Members
Welcome to our new business members!
- J. Lawton Thies Architects Inc.
- Weese Langley Weese Architects Ltd
- US Equities Realty, LLC
- Chicago Interfaith Committee on Worker Issues
- Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
- Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
- Empty Bottle Presents
- Wallin Gomez Architects
For information on how I-GO can help your business save money on transportation costs, contact Richard Kosmacher at 773.269.4011 or richard@igocars.org.
Featured Chi-Town Rewards Organization
When you learn about the city’s natural world at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum at Lincoln Park, you can now get two-for-one admission with your I-GO Smart Card. So reserve a car, pick up some friends, and go meet your six-, four- and no-legged animal neighbors.
Member Tips
Getting to Know Your I-GO Priuses
As you may have noticed, we have been adding many new Priuses to the I-GO fleet recently. While they’re great cars, they can be a bit confusing if you’ve never used one before. Therefore, if reserving a Prius, we recommend that you take a moment to review the special Prius instructions before picking up the car. If you forget to do so, these instructions can also be found in the compartment below the car’s stereo. The main 2 things to keep in mind when starting a Prius are: (1) make sure your foot is firmly on the brake before pressing the “Power” button and (2) make sure the buttons on the key are facing up when you insert the key into the ignition. Happy driving!
Park Carefully, Please
When returning your I-GO vehicle please make sure that you park in the designated I-GO space. Also, check to make sure that you are not over the parking space line or taking up part of another space- this can result in an inconvenience penalty. If another vehicle is in our space, please call the I-GO office at 773-278-4446 and we‘ll let you where to park. Thanks for your help!
Oh, the Places I-GO
Morton Arboretum
Twenty five miles west of Chicago lies the Morton Arboretum, a wooded wonderland perfect for a break from the stresses of city life. Nature enthusiasts, bird watchers, or anyone who likes spending time outdoors will love strolling the paths of this historic park. The arboretum grounds offer an oasis of magnificently tended trees, 16 miles of hiking trails, 9 miles of roads, and 900 acres of natural areas. Pack a picnic in an I-GO car and spend the day!
To get there:Take I-88 West and exit north onto Route 53. Proceed north ½ mile to entrance.
Where do you go with I-GO?. Let us know by email at info@igocars.org and you could earn up to $20 in driving credits if we use your content in future newsletters.
Events
As always, we need volunteers to join us in spreading the word about I-GO, so sign up with Sheena at sheena@igocars.org to attend fun events, meet new people, and earn driving credits.
Thank You June Volunteers!
I-GO staff and volunteers teamed up with the Windy City Rollers at this year’s Pride Parade.
Street Team member Christian Zahn had a great time at a Chicago Bicycle Federation Commuter Station Event.
Interns Julia and Laura were on hand to talk about I-GO at Custer’s Last Stand in Evanston.
July Events
Wine and Cheese Member Building Drives - July 1 & 3
Join I-GO for classy snacks at apartment meet-ups this month. Bring friends - we’ll raffle off free memberships and be offering discounted memberships.
July 1st: 5541 S. Everitt, 5-7:30pm
July 3rd: 5210 S. Woodlawn, 5-7:30pm
July 22nd: 420 W. Fullerton, 5-7:30pm
Evanston Fourth of July Parade - July 4
Join I-GO and Lt. Governor Pat Quinn in the old-fashioned parade down Central Street. We’d like as many volunteers as possible to parade with us, so sign up with Sheena and come show off your winning smile and waving skills.
Central Park and Central Street in Evanston, 2:00pm
Chicago Folk & Roots Festival - July 12 & 13
Jam with I-GO at the The Old Town School of Folk Music’s annual festival, this year featuring Kinky, Mother Truckers, and Slavic Soul Party. Volunteers are needed to boogie at this event.
4400 N. Lincoln, 12n-10pm
Taste of Lincoln - July 26
Join us for food and music in the Wrightwood community. Volunteers are encouraged to join us at The Taste.
N. Lincoln between Fullerton & Wrightwood, 12n-10pm
A very special thanks to all our June I-GO volunteers! Click Here for a list of all July Events and to join the fun.
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