www.evilsquirrelcomics.com
6928 N. Glenwood Ave.
(773) 338-0899
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase
Evil Squirrel is a great, little neighborhood comics shop tucked away along Rogers Park’s artsy Glenwood corridor. Come browse comics, games, graphic novels, art, and action figures.
www.newleafnatural.com
1261 W. Loyola Ave.
(773) 743-0400
I-GO Member offer: 5% off purchase
Newleaf Natural Grocery is dedicated to providing an affordable alternative to overpriced organic produce by offering weekly organic produce boxes at the lowest cost available. In each produce box, you can expect a wide variety of the freshest produce. From new lady peaches, to sunburst squash, to savory spinach, our boxes are bursting with flavor and affordability. They start at just $15 pickup and home delivery. Order a week’s supply of fresh organic fruits and vegetables in minute. it’s simple, affordable, and convenient.
www.commoncupchicago.com
1501 W. Morse Ave.
(773) 338-0256
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase
The Common Cup is a community coffee shop that serves a consistently excellent cup of coffee or tea, wonderful pastries and desserts, delicious soups, mouth-watering ice cream, and friendly customer service. They also feature local art work on the walls, local singer/songwriters, and other community events like book clubs, knitting circles, drum circles, and support groups.
www.barkbarkclub.com
5943 N. Broadway
(773) 878-7233
I-GO Member offer: 10% off all services
At the Bark Bark Club, the mission is to provide pets and their people a place where they feel positive energy and a commitment towards a healthy, happy pet/owner relationship. They provide expert grooming services for dogs and cats; sell healthy food, treats, pet apparel and toys; and provide daycare, boarding, training, and walking services.
www.funkybuddha.com
728 W. Grand Ave.
(312) 666-1695
I-GO Member offer: No cover before 11pm; half-cover after 11pm; 50% off for special events
Centrally located in the heart of Chicago, the Funky Buddha Lounge has set the standard of excellence that many new venues strive to emulate. From its polished decor of antique lighting and mural-covered walls that set the mood of cultured decadence to its congenial staff and hospitable amenities, the Funky Buddha Lounge has become the destination of a wide-ranging cross-section of discerning patrons. Within its stylized ambience, you can either relax with friends in an environment of sophisticated privacy or blend in with the crowd dancing to soundscapes created by Chicago’s leading DJs.
www.pivotboutique.com
www.pivotboutique.com
(312) 243-4754
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total order
Pivot Boutique opened as Chicago’s first eco-fashion boutique in September 2007, and quickly became one of the most talked-about boutiques in the city. Owner Jessa Brinkmeyer set out to align fashion and good design with smart living, featuring designers using organic and sustainable materials and processes. Pivot featured lines from more than 50 designers including Lara Miller, Frei Designs, Linda Loudermilk, Loyale, Good Society and She Bible. In October 2009, Jessa closed Pivot’s Chicago storefront to refocus resources and energies on Pivot’s online store while continuing to support eco-fashion, spreading the message that you don’t need to sacrifice style to have a more conscious wardrobe.
www.architecture.org
224 S. Michigan Ave.
(312) 922-3432
I-GO Member offer: 20% off membership registration. Call (312) 322-1140 to redeem this special offer.
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public interest and education in architecture and design. CAF presents a comprehensive program of tours, exhibitions, lectures, special events, and adult and youth education activities, all designed to enhance the public’s awareness and appreciation of Chicago’s outstanding architectural legacy.
www.lakeclaremont.com
Online orders: www.lakeclaremont.com
1026 W. Van Buren St., #2
(312) 226-8400
I-GO Member offer: Buy two books, get one free; buy four books, get two free; buy five books, get three free
Lake Claremont Press books focus on preserving the past, exploring the present city, and ensuring a future sense of place for our corner of the globe. The small, indie publisher has released more than 50 titles since 1994, including Carless in Chicago, Historic Bars of Chicago, What Would Jane Say?: City-Building Women and a Tale of Two Chicagos, and The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History (pictured, right).
www.adlerplanetarium.org
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
(312) 922-7827
I-GO Member offer: Two-for-one general admission
One of Chicago’s greatest treasures, the Adler Planetarium — America’s first planetarium — was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. The museum is home to three full-size theaters, including the all-digital projection Definiti Space Theater; the Sky Theater, which utilizes a Zeiss optical projector; and the Universe 3D Theater. It is also home to one of the world’s most important antique instrument collections. The Adler is a recognized leader in science education, with a focus on inspiring young people, particularly women and minorities, to pursue careers in science.
Pictured: 3-D Universe: A Symphony
www.irishbistro.com
3905 N. Lincoln Ave.
(773) 248-3905
I-GO Member offer: 10% off bill
Offering contemporary Irish cuisine in a traditional setting, Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro is the realization of an ambition long wished for by the late Jim Murphy, former proprietor of Wrigleyville’s popular bar, Murphy’s Bleachers. The beautifully renovated space, accommodating small and large parties, is the charming backdrop for Chef Jeanne Carlson’s upscale twists on Emerald Isle fare: ribs with whiskey marmalade barbecue sauce and blue cheese slaw, for instance, or potato gnocchi with butternut squash, chestnuts, chanterelle mushrooms, sage, and brown butter.
Pictured: Oat-crusted rainbow trout
How many of the green transportation predictions of the past decade came true? According to this blog post, just one. http://bit.ly/4zDjbc
www.extremeorganizing.com
540 N. Lake Shore Dr.
(312) 832-1690
I-GO Member offer: Free consultation and 10% off purchase of four-plus hours
Extreme Organizing, Inc., in Chicago specializes in restoring order to your home and office. They provide a custom approach to your organizing project by understanding your personal style and preference. Consider their organizing expertise in any or all of the following areas: closets, bed, bath, living, dining, and office. Be assured, they are insured.
www.greendepot.com
2500 N. Pulaski Rd.
(773) 384-7500
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase
Green Depot is the nation’s largest green building supplier, offering a broad range of superior-quality, sustainable product lines, including: ceilings, walls, flooring, insulation, janitorial, soundproofing, paint, lawn & garden, lighting & electrical. Founded in 2005, Green Depot’s mission has been to make green building products and services readily accessible so that green building can be easily adopted into standard construction operations. They also pay close attention to factors such as recyclable content, local sourcing, low- or no-toxicity, and energy efficiency.
Pictured: RSVP Stainless Steel Compost Pail
2645 N. Kedzie Ave.
773-395-0505
I-GO Member offer: 10% off order (dine in only Sunday to Thursday)
This tiny, colorful, family-owned Logan Square restaurant features homestyle Mexican fare and margaritas galore. House specialties include fish tacos, chile rellenos, carne asada, and coctel vuelve a la vida (oysters, octopus, and shrimp in cocktail sauce). In warmer months, a back patio springs to life with strung lights and a bar.
www.lillstreet.com
4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.
(773) 769-4226
I-GO Member offer: 10% off registration fees and gallery purchases
Founded in 1975, Lillstreet Art Center is a large community of artists and students working side-by-side in a friendly environment which encourages and inspires artistic growth in the individual. Lillstreet Art Center supports the arts through an artist residency program, a gallery, studio space, education, and an outreach program. In 2003, they relocated from a converted horse barn on Lillstreet to a former gear factory on Ravenswood. The current facility is a beautiful, spacious center, boasting state-of-the-art equipment and expanded course offerings, not to mention plenty of natural light, air-conditioning, storage lockers, and a cafe! Lillstreet offers adult classes and workshops for all skill levels in six different departments: ceramics, metalsmithing and jewelry, painting and drawing, printmaking, textiles, and glass. Each department offers First-Time Artist classes that help beginners explore a new medium in a relaxed environment.
4613 N. Lincoln Ave.
(773) 271-4482
I-GO Member offer: Free small coffee or tea with purchase
Exposed-brick walls, fresh flowers and tall front windows give this Lincoln Square café a light, urban feel. In the morning, locals dash in to grab coffee on the way to the nearby train, giving way to a more laid-back crowd of lingering students and web surfers. The menu features an array of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, and fancy sodas, plus popular plates of baked goods, salads, bagel sandwiches and a quiche of the day.
www.gallimaufry.net
4712 N. Lincoln Ave.
(773) 726-3600, info@gallimaufry.net
I-GO Member offer: Ask for email special of the month
The word gallimaufry means a little bit of everything, and that’s what you’ll find in this charming Lincoln Square shop. Pat Rodarte and Michael Merkle opened Gallimaufry Gallery in 1975 to highlight the works of local crafts people. The store has evolved over the years, and currently, Gallimaufry represents more than 200 American and international artists and artisans working in wood, art glass, jewelry, pottery, and more.
www.degerbergacademyofmartialarts.com
4717 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 728-5300
3596 N. Milwaukee Ave., (773) 545-3423
I-GO Member offer: One semi-private introduction class with lesson; one full month of group classes (up to eight classes), and student information packet
To redeem offer: Print this online voucher and bring with I-GO smartcard to either location.
Grandmaster Degerberg, who founded the school bearing his name three decades ago, is one of America’s martial arts visionaries. He was the first person in the United States to introduce the concept of cross-training. He realized the importance of blending the best of different systems, and originated a broad-based, integrative approach to martial arts training. Now the largest martial arts school in Chicago, the school welcomes all students from beginning to advanced, and offers superb facilities and staff expertise, instruction in a wide range of disciplines, and a great way to build confidence through mutual positive support.
www.bistrocampagne.com
4518 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 271-6100
I-GO Member offer: 10% off dinner for two people (applies only to tables of two)
Bistro Campagne is a warm and friendly neighborhood restaurant in the tradition of a true French bistro. Opened in summer of 2002 by owning partners Chef Michael Altenberg and Steven Schwartz, the restaurant offers a seasonally changing menu of classic bistro fare based on the best ingredients Chef Altenberg can find. His commitment to organic agriculture leads him to seek products from local organic farmers throughout our Midwestern growing season, and even from organic farms on the West Coast throughout winter. The setting is a charming blend of Prairie School-inspired décor and lively Gallic spirit. Adjacent to the dining room is a beautiful garden that is a favorite place to sit during the summer, full of flowers and trees, a mosaic fountain, and several cozy spots to lounge with an aperitif while waiting for a table.
www.chicagobagelauthority.com
953 W. Armitage Ave.
(773) 248-9606
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total purchase
Chicago Bagel Authority serves ups steamed bagel sandwiches, wraps, and subs in a dazzling variety of deliciousness. (They’ve got some killer salads, too.) We’re partial to the Clayboy (turkey, muenster, sprouts, tomato, avocado, and honey mustard), but the Egg McMahon, Tonya Harding Club, La Dolce, and The Slick Willy are just as awesome as their names.
www.lushusa.com
859 W. Armitage Ave.
(773) 281-5874
I-GO Member offer: Free 1/4-lb. soap with $40 purchase (pre-tax)
Lush, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, believes in making effective products from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils, and safe synthetics. They invent their own products and fragrances. They make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and they tell you when they were made. They believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans. They also believe in long candlelit baths, sharing showers, massage, and filling the world with perfume.
www.naturemuseum.org
2430 N. Cannon Dr.
(773) 775-5100
I-GO Member offer: Buy one adult admission ($9), get one free
The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum inspire people to learn about and care for nature and the environment. The Academy improves quality of life in Chicago and the region by delivering superior environmental and science education programs to students and teachers, by offering museum exhibitions and conducting public programs that foster green living, and by restoring local ecosystems and advancing scientific knowledge through collections and research. The opening of the 6.35-acre museum in 1999 heralded new opportunities to build on the Academy’s legacy of scientific inquiry, offering the public much more than dioramas and taxidermied animals. Complete with permanent exhibitions including a Butterfly Haven, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum became an interactive experience for adults and children alike.
www.chicagorolfing.com
658 W. Wellington Ave.
(773) 248-7654
I-GO Member offer: $30 off initial session
Brian Marchese was a marathon runner battling a herniated disc when he discovered the therapeutic modality that could not only address his injuries, but also the need for resilience and balance to break the injury cycle. As a certified advanced rolfer, Brian has worked closely with special populations, including children with neuromuscular disorders at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Rolfing addresses sets of relationships within your body’s connective tissue network to integrate your body structurally and functionally in gravity. The combination of applied pressure and your own synchronized micromovements reposition the connective tissue to permit a more effective and efficient pattern to emerge.
www.borderlinemusic.com
3333 N. Broadway
(773) 975-9533
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total purchase
Borderline Music specializes in dance, imports, remixes, and DJ compilations. They also carry vinyl, collectibles and memorabilia, and new and used DVDs. The shop has featured in-store appearances by DJs and electronic artists, and regularly sponsors events and contributes to charities that benefit AIDS/HIV research and support services in the gay and lesbian community.
www.apartmentpeople.com
3121 N. Broadway, (773) 248-8800
51 W. Huron St., (312) 335-8802
619 Grove St., Evanston, (847) 733-8800
I-GO Member offer: $50 check when you sign a lease using the service
The Apartment People has been matching Chicago apartment owners and renters since 1984. They provide renters with an efficient, cost-free way to find an apartment, while also providing owners with a highly effective way to market their properties to qualified renters. The Apartment People has revolutionized the apartment rental industry and has become a business model for many apartment rental services in Chicago and around the country. Furthermore, their service and dedication has been recognized through several awards including the Better Business Bureau’s Award for Marketplace Ethics. The company also donates time and money to outreach programs, charitable organizations, and community environmental projects, and provides owners and renters with information on “green apartment living” that will save both money and the environment.
3442 N. Southport Ave.
(773) 868-4237
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total purchase
Anthony’s Homemade Italian Ices are made in-store with all natural ingredients. There is no fat, no cholesterol, and all are dairy-free (with the exception of chocolate heath). Come in today and try one of their delicious flavors. Anthony’s also proudly carries a wide variety of Bobtail Ice Creams. Bobtail is a local ice creamery and makes their ice cream with all-natural ingredients.
www.uncommonground.com
3800 N. Clark St., (773) 929-3680
1401 W. Devon Ave., (773) 465-9801
I-GO Member offer: 10% off check
Uncommon Ground is an I-GO fave through and through. Their original Wrigleyville location endures as a cozy café with excellent organic food and drink and a relaxed vibe. The newer Rogers Park location is simply amazing: organic gourmet cuisine and cocktails; a charming, acoustically superb cabaret-size dining room with regular music acts and local artists’ work; and an ultra-green building design from top to bottom. We’re talking extensive rooftop garden, solar panels providing power to the kitchen, furniture made from fallen trees in Jackson Park, and electrical outlets for plug-in vehicles in the lot outside. Add the monthly Green Room Sessions featuring environmental entrepreneurs and the summer’s weekly farmer’s market with its honky tonk music hour, and it’s a package deal hard to top.
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Water Tower Place, 845 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 202-0708
3343 N Broadway Ave, (773) 857-6900
5135 N. Clark St., (773) 506-7343
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase
Ava Black specializes in environmentally friendly clothing, towels, and spa products. Founded in 2007, they have three locations — in Lakeview, Andersonville, and downtown — and a global mission: to design, manufacture, and sell designer textiles that you can trust as well as touch. Indeed, more than sustainable clothing, they create stylish clothing. Because fashion-forward and environmentally conscious don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Ava Black believes you can be both green and gorgeous.
Pictured: men’s short-sleeve button-down shirt made from bamboo and organic cotton
Now here’s a list of New Year’s resolutions we may be able to tackle. http://bit.ly/6hpmX0
1041 N. California Ave.
(773) 276-3149
I-GO Member offer: 15% off bill
Behind Maiz’s unassuming storefront facade lurks some seriously authentic, delicious Mexican fare. Killer mole, crepas de cajeta, sweet corn tamales, guacamole garnished with pomegranate seeds, properly mixed margaritas, and a tres leches cake that melts in your mouth. During the warm weather months, Maiz also offers a lovely, little patio in back.
Thankfully, none of these are coming to an I-GO location near you any time soon. http://bit.ly/70ulJS
Congrats to James, Stephanie and Shalini for winning the I-GO Holiday song contest! Stay tuned for more contests in… http://bit.ly/8roBuu
www.emptybottle.com/bite
1039 N. Western Ave.
(773) 395-BITE
I-GO Member offer: 5% off bill
Indie rock stalwart Empty Bottle’s culinary sidekick features delicious, healthy, and cheap food served until the wee hours. Bite’s chefs also offer daily specials to die for, and a weekend brunch menu that’s equally as murderous.
www.fruitflowers.com
2148 N. Damen Ave.
(773) 235-3784
I-GO Member offer: 5% off all orders
Fruit Flowers has redefined the fruit basket. Instead of the traditional apples and oranges stacked in a pyramid design, picture a floral bouquet made entirely out of freshly cut summer fruit. This is a real palate-pleaser available throughout the year! The assorted, themed creations offer a healthy, exciting, delectably delicious alternative to sending flowers.
www.bachelorettepartystore.com
3420 N. Halsted St., (773) 935-9900
1439 N. Milwaukee Ave., (773) 489-2200
I-GO Member offer: 15% off any purchase
Batteries Not Included is your go-to source for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthday gag gifts, and more. You’ll get a charge out of their naughty novelty items, invitations, games, wearables, party favors, edibles, and decorations.
4612 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 334-6900
840 W Armitage Ave., (773) 477-4520
841 Elm St., Winnetka, (847) 441-5240
I-GO Member offer: 15% off purchase
A family-run gift shop experience with three locations, Multiple Choices offers a refreshing departure from the shopping mall experience. Come browse its tabletop, home, baby, bridal, collegiate, holiday, and personalized lines of elegant and whimsical merchandise.
www.boutiqueg.com
2131 N. Damen Ave.
(773) 235-1234
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase
G boutique is a concept developed by women, for women. G is a girlfriend thing! After talking to girlfriends about their frustrations at all of the sex stores being geared towards men, they decided to change the scene in Chicago. They were tired of going to three or four different stores to plan one evening of romance. They wanted to present beautiful lingerie and have erotica right there with it. They wanted a boutique where women were available to help make choices and plan romantic escapades. So now there is G, a place where you can feel comfortable shopping for fabulous lingerie, toys, books and videos screened for female clientele, lotions, oils, and more.
mgofashion.com
1754 W. Division St.
(773) 772-2772
I-GO Member offer: 15% off when you spend $50 or more
Pamper more than just your hair at MGO Fashion Salon, a full-service spa that offers make-up, massages and body treatments.
www.dvoptical.com
1756 W. Division St.
(773) 489-4848
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchases over $200
Division Optical of Chicago was founded upon two principles: providing the best service and supplying exclusive, quality eyewear collections for its patients. Among their collections you’ll find Oliver Peoples, Lindberg, Face a Face, Alain Mikli, L.A. Eyeworks, Paul Smith, I.C. Berlin, La Font, 2.5 Eyephorics, Orgreen, Salt Optics, Persol, Kazuo Kawasaki, and Swissflex. Stop by and take a look at what’s new from the best in prescription eyewear and sunglasses.
www.thehousetheatre.com
Performances: Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St.
Ticket Line: (773) 251-2195, Office Line: (773) 769-3832
I-GO Member offer: $10 off regularly priced tickets
Now in its seventh season, the ingenious House Theatre has enjoyed critical raves and cross-generational fandom with its high-energy, design-savvy, comic-book-infused original works. From its smashing debut, The Terrible Tragedy of Peter Pan, to the award-winning The Sparrow to All the Fame of Lofty Deeds, its collaboration with musician/artist Jon Langford, the House has consistently proven itself one of Chicago’s most inventive theater companies.
www.greengrocerchicago.com
1402 W. Grand Ave.
(312) 624-9508
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total order
Green Grocer Chicago features organic and locally produced foods, as well as some unique specialty items. Through extensive research, they’ve gathered the most delicious, healthiest, and indulgent foods possible. They work closely with Midwestern farmers and producers to provide their customers with the freshest food available while supporting the local economy. By choosing primarily to work with Midwestern sources, they get to know their food providers, their food tastes better, and they’re able to reduce harmful CO2 emissions by eliminating the need for long-distance transportation. With locally produced foods everyone wins, especially you, their customers!
www.greenercleaner.net
255 E Grand Ave. (inside Dominick’s)
1 N. Halsted St. (inside Dominick’s)
2021 W Chicago Ave. (inside Dominick’s)
1552 N. Damen Ave.
5312 N. Broadway
(773) 784-8429
I-GO Member offer: 10% off all services
The Greener Cleaner provides premium dry cleaning services without using the toxic chemicals that traditional dry cleaners use. As the nationally recognized leader in professional wet-cleaning technology, Greener Cleaner’s mission is simple: to provide the highest quality garment care by using methods and materials that are healthy for its customers, workers, and the environment. Your clothes come back cleaner, fresher, and more comfortable than dry cleaned clothes. They also offer pick-up from homes or offices in an eco-friendly bio diesel van. Their delivery service area extends from the Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago to Wilmette, and from Oak Park to Naperville.
www.writersworkspace.com
5443 N Broadway
(773) 907-0336
I-GO Member offer: $65 initiation fee waived
Writers WorkSpace’s mission is to provide a comfortable, inspiring environment, so writers can concentrate on their creative work and enjoy as much or as little community as they want. As a member, you receive a security card that allows you entry into Writers WorkSpace 365 days a year. Once inside, the writing studio allows a place for quiet work plus free printer and wifi access. You’re welcome to work, read, or socialize in the lounge or kitchen. Members can reserve the conference room to meet with clients or collaborate. Depending on your needs, choose a full-time or part-time membership.
Only one more day to win DRIVING CREDITS!! Do your best Bing Crosby and give us a holiday tune http://bit.ly/6UgaIX
mboutiquechicago.com
3527 N. Southport Ave.
(773) 248-9866
I-GO Member offer: 20% off total purchase
This accessory store, located in the Southport Corridor district, prides itself on keeping up with the latest trends at affordable prices. Find purses, jewelry, T-shirts and a huge selection of gifts. Favorite lines include Blume Girl underwear and Sondra Roberts handbags.
www.comedysportzchicago.com
929 W. Belmont Ave., (773) 549-8080
I-GO Member offer: Two-for-one tickets Thursdays at 8pm and Fridays at 8pm and 10pm
ComedySportz is a completely improvised show in which red and blue teams battle for your laughter. A referee hosts each show and comes to you—the audience—to shout out your suggestions. Your ideas drive the show! The audience interaction at each show influences every scene, song, or game played on stage. You vote for the team that makes you laugh the hardest and you decide the winner. ComedySportz is a hilarious night out for anyone who loves to laugh: families, college students, and groups celebrating special events. Have a birthday? Request our very special birthday song!
www.cartridgeworldusa.com
40 W. Lake St., (312) 345-0400; 27 E. Harrison St., (312) 428-4349; 1240 S. Canal St., (312) 492-7777; 2634 N. Clark St., (773) 880-5223; 3259 N. Ashland Ave., (773) 883-8300; 3342 N. Western Ave., (773) 348-0200; 5506 S. Lake Park Ave., (773) 288-2200
I-GO Member offer: 10% off ink and toner refills
Cartridge World is providing consumers and businesses with an alternative to reduce the impact of millions of cartridges that are thrown away and that end up in landfills each year. By making this choice, you are helping to protect the future of our environment. This proactive solution to waste reduction is a win/win for consumers, entrepreneurs, and the environment. Every cartridge refilled means one less cartridge in our landfills. In addition to being environmentally responsible, Cartridge World and recycling cartridges also creates jobs locally. Every cartridge is recycled and remanufactured in the community that the Cartridge World store serves.
“Zippo” Car is more like it http://bit.ly/7aYN7e
Salt Lake City adopts car sharing http://is.gd/5syyt
“I’ll drive a Blue Prius…without you…” Elvis anyone? If you have a better I-GO holiday song, we’d love to hear it! http://bit.ly/7eeOQc
@chompandstomp Awesome. Happy we could help!
@chompandstomp Awesome. Happy we could help!
VIDEO: I-GO members give props to car sharing http://is.gd/5rpcE
Only 2 more days to post your I-GO holiday jingle on our wall- 3 WINNERS will WIN $30 IN DRIVING CREDITS! Croon… http://bit.ly/6aRorN
Give the gift of cost-savings: an I-GO gift certificate http://is.gd/5rnOk
VIDEO: I-GO members tell why they use car sharing http://bit.ly/5BzpAx
At our recent holiday party — attended by nearly 500 car-sharing fans — we asked I-GO members why they use our service and what they like most about it. We also took the opportunity to announce some impressive statistics on how much money our members saved and how many metric tons of CO2 they helped reduce this past year. We can all be quite proud of our shrinking carbon footprint.
Here’s our video recap. Enjoy!
I-GO members testify! from I-GO Car Sharing on Vimeo.
We’re getting some fun responses to our current Facebook contest: Write the best holiday song parody about I-GO and win $30 in free driving credits.
Stephanie Kollman submitted this catchy, little ditty:
“It’s beginning to look a lot like I-GO
Everywhere I go!
There’s a car near Aunt Bea’s hotel,
At the grocery store as well,
Drive Grandma around and she won’t mind the snow!…It’s beginning to look a lot like I-GO!
Soon the fun will start,
And the thing that will make you sing
Is the wind that will not sting
Yet you do your part!”
Awww. So cute. Care to try it yourself? If you’re not already a fan of our Facebook page, join the club and give us your best Johnny Mathis impersonation. Those 30 bucks of free driving in an I-GO car sure beat a one-horse open sleigh when it’s this cold outside, that’s for sure.
Calling all I-GO holiday song parodies! Submit your best and be entered to win $30 free driving credits!! http://bit.ly/56tGWh
www.apartinc.com
2205 W. Montrose Ave., (773) 588-1550
5624 N. Broadway, (773) 784-1550
I-GO Member offer: 15% off order
APART brings back the heritage and tradition of Italian pizza, specializing in the handcraftsmanship of the pizza maker, the elegant balance of dough, sauce, and fresh toppings. Its hand-rolled, homemade pizza is a work of art that has been passed from generation to generation. APART’s founding chef Carlo passed on his tradition to his son. The pizzeria’s dedication to this tradition perseveres as chefs are trained up to six months before they can serve diners. Its primary focus, though, is your individual taste. They specialize in the personalized 10-inch pizza and authentic Italian-style ingredients.
www.urbanwormgirl.com
(773) 355-4804
info@urbanwormgirl.com
I-GO Member offer: $5 off purchase of a worm bin or package offer
Urban Worm Girl’s calling is to educate the community on composting with worms, also known as vermiculture. Basically, it’s recycling kitchen waste using the wisdom and efficiency of red worms — simple, clean, and odorless. Whether it’s in your house or apartment, worm composting is a reminder of our interconnectedness to the earth and all of its living beings. Throw a worm party with your friends, donate a worm bin to your children’s school, order in-home set up and instruction, or order your equipment here. Urban Worm Girl will provide you with all the education, hands-on instruction, set-up and supplies needed to begin your adventures in worm composting.
www.katherine-anne.com
(773) 727-3248
I-GO Member offer: 20% off any purchase
Katherine has been making confections for more than 10 years, and started designing recipes to launch Katherine Anne Confections in the fall of 2006. Over 60 “trial runs” later, she debuted with six amazing types of truffles, and three exquisite varieties of caramels. Katherine continues to work out of a rental kitchen in Edgewater with a small staff, creating the finest confections for customers to enjoy nationwide. Her confections are handmade from scratch. No artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. They use the finest natural ingredients, and many of them are local or organic. Their truffles are hand-dipped, creating the signature “pooling” of chocolate around the base. Caramels are made with local Illinois honey, and hand-stirred to perfection. Sustainability is also important to the company: Their packaging is handmade by a fair-trade workshop. The boxes are made from a treeless paper, and are recyclable and biodegradable.
www.flowerpetal.com
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Flowerpetal.com guarantees secure flower buying online. The majority of its floral arrangements are available for same-day delivery when ordered prior to 2pm (noon on Saturdays) in the recipient’s time zone. Their mission is to make sure each flower arrangement, plant, and gift is delivered on time, every time, and exactly the way it is requested. They also offer a seven-day freshness guarantee.
Nobody out there needs to be told times are tough. And while that’s hardly the marketing slogan of the year, we can say this unequivocally: car sharing saves bucks. Big time. Some folks report saving up to four or five thou a year after selling a car and switching to car sharing and public transit. (Good thing we offer a combo smart card with the CTA.)
Most of us are also hacking our holiday shopping budgets to bits this season. (Sorry, retailers, we feel your pain.) But giving someone an I-GO membership really is that gift that keeps on giving. And, hey, that gift recipient may as well be yourself, too. Treat yourself. You deserve it.
With all this in mind, we’re offering a special holiday discount: Join I-GO for just $25 (covers the first year of membership) and get three free hours of driving. Just use the promo code HOLIDAY2009 on the application form. And we’re also giving $25 in driving credits to every member who refers a new, approved applicant. We also offer gift certificates.
Read the full details of the offer here >>
We’re there to help. Seriously. I-GO is a non-profit that serves more than 30 communities across Chicago and several suburbs. Our goal is to provide a low-cost, sustainable alternative form of transportation to as many people as possible.
Because saving some green should refer to your pocketbook as much as the environment.
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This month we are in the process of adding I-PASS transponders to lots of I-GO cars. All suburban vehicles will be equipped with I-PASS transponders, and our fleet team has carefully selected vehicles across Chicago to ensure at least one vehicle in each neighborhood is similarly equipped.
To find the cars with I-PASS in our fleet, members can search for them in the Amenities section of our online reservation system after logging in. We have placed a bright orange sticker in each I-PASS-equipped vehicle, notifying members not to use their own I-PASS or pay the tolls themselves.
The I-PASS charges will be added to the member’s invoice at the end of the month. It’s a great deal for all: using our I-PASS is significantly cheaper than paying tolls with cash. No vehicle registered with the Illinois Tollway will receive a violation, so you can enjoy open road tolling with peace of mind.
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I-GO threw a holiday bash for its members and their guests Thurs., Dec. 3, at the Merchandise Mart. Perched on the 15th floor, in a sleek space with a dramatic, panoramic view of the Chicago River below, the merrymakers—at least 500 by our count—got their fill of holiday cheer, I-GO style.
A sumptious buffet was provided by an eclectic variety of local culinary faves, including Soul Vegetarian East, Hannah’s Bretzel, Bistro Campagne, Fruit Flowers, Raw Creations, Provenance Food & Wine, and Piece Brewery & Pizzeria. Lucky winners also scooped up fab raffle prizes furnished by Patagonia, the Joffrey Ballet, Lookingglass Theatre, Random House Audio, and Salon Moka.
I-GO CEO Sharon Feigon spoke about the organization’s past year of accomplishments and gave a preview of highlights to come in 2010—most tantalizingly: making the Chicago Card Plus/I-GO Card available to I-GO’s entire membership. The joint smartcard was a pilot program created by the CTA and I-GO in early 2009.
I-GO presented its Volunteers of the Year Award to Taica Shariee and Carl Westburg, who helped us spread the word on I-GO and car sharing at numerous community events in 2009. Thank you, Taica and Carl!
Guests left with gift bags made from recycled material provided by Green Depot. Many continued their night by browsing at the Merchandise Mart’s One of a Kind Show & Sale, courtesy of free passes provided by the Mart.
Thanks to all who came and made the night such a success!
We snapped a few pix and posted them on Flickr. Check ‘em out.
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