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New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters

  • Aug 27

Teen riding e-scooter killed in crash on North Side: CPD

  • Aug 6

Our Chicago: E-bike safety, injuries and legislation to regulate them

  • Aug 2

E-scooters, e-bikes on sidewalks a statewide issue: Giannoulias

  • Jul 20

Bill seeking to streamline e-bike, scooter regulations heads to gov

  • Jun 4

Person riding scooter hit, killed by vehicle on South Side: CPD

  • Apr 25

CPD releases images of car wanted in teen girl's hit-and-run death

  • Apr 10

Teen on scooter killed in hit-and-run crash ID'd, another injured

  • Mar 23

Latest Videos

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E-scooters, e-bikes on sidewalks a statewide issue: Giannoulias

  • Jul 20
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CPD issues more citations for e-bikes, e-scooters riding on sidewalks

  • Oct 24, 2025
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Chicago man says e-bike rider crashed into him, breaking his leg

  • Sep 26, 2025
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Safety concerns lead local leaders to change e-bike, scooter rules

  • Sep 3, 2025
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Park Ridge passes new rule for electric bikes, e-scooters

  • Jul 22, 2025
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Hinsdale bans children from operating e-scooters, citing public safety

  • Jun 24, 2025
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2 CPD officers injured in NW Side crash swerving to avoid scooter

  • Feb 27, 2024
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Man on scooter injured in South Loop hit-and-run crash: Chicago police

  • Nov 8, 2023

Latest Stories

Woman on scooter injured in Old Town hit-and-run crash, police say

A hit-and-run driver injured a woman on a scooter on Chicago's North Side on Tuesday evening, police said.

  • Feb 11

Safety concerns lead local municipalities to change regulations on e-bikes, scooters | What to know

E-bikes and e-scooters have become increasingly popular for quick transportation, especially among young teens, but questions over safety have led some cities to approve new regulations.

  • Nov 5, 2025

CPD issues more citations this year for e-bikes, e-scooters riding on sidewalks: data

The ABC7 Chicago I-Team has new data on what's being done to protect pedestrians from being hit by an electric bike or scooter on the sidewalk.

  • Oct 24, 2025

Chicago man billed thousands for ambulance after he says e-bike hit him on sidewalk

A South Side man was billed thousands of dollars for an ambulance, and he's blaming Chicago police for the cost.

  • Oct 24, 2025

Chicago man says e-bike rider crashed into him on sidewalk, breaking his leg: 'very painful'

Electric scooters and bikes on sidewalks can put pedestrians at risk.

  • Sep 26, 2025