Bike racks find a new home thanks to local partnerships
It was an early holiday surprise in mid-December when the residents of Baldwin-Green apartment complex in Palatine acquired six bike racks valued at $3,000. The bike racks, which were being discarded by the Chicago Botanic Garden, initially didn’t have a new home. Then the Chicago Botanic Garden reached out to the Chicago Tool Library to offer the racks as a donation. Active Transportation Alliance got involved, as did the Bike Palatine Club and the Palatine Park District, which delivered the racks. Also involved in the process was Partners for Our Communities, a local Palatine agency that provides resources and programs for immigrants. The organization -- which focuses on adult literacy, health and wellness, and youth engagement -- serves clients who...
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