"The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers." ~Dave Barry, "Things That It Took Me 50 Years to Learn"
Whether you've been a member of I-GO since 2002 or just joined recently, you are part of a fast-growing community ditching car ownership headaches and making a difference in our world. Fasten your seatbelt folks! There's a lot going on and we don't want you to miss out.
What's New at I-GO?
New Cars, New Locations
- 4557 - Northcenter, 3905 N Lincoln Ave - Honda Fit
- 4558 - River North, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza - Prius Hybrid
- 4462 - South Loop, 1101 S Canal - Prius Hybrid
- 4509- CVS Edgewater, 6150 N Broadway - Civic
Welcome New Business Members
- Cary Weldy, LLC
- EDAW, Inc.
- Eva Quatman Interiors, Ltd.
- GTG Consultants
- IIT Undergraduate Admission
- Interstate Bank
- Knight E/A, Inc.
- Margaret E. Rains-Business
- Northwestern- Spatial Intelligence & Learning Center
- Real Benefits
- Safer Pest Control
- ZS Associates
Speak Up! Earn Driving Credits
In an on-going effort to improve our customer service and member satisfaction, we would like your input on Membership Plans and Pricing. In exchange for sharing your views we will provide dinner and a one-time $25 driving credit. If you are interested in participating, contact Deb Ackles at Dackles@igocars.org or call 773.269.4084.
New Faces at I-GO
- Deb Ackles, Marketing & Communications Manager
- Michael Neuner, Fleet Manager
- Clare Wisner, Marketing Intern
Member Tips
- Avoid Getting Caught Without a Ride
Is your credit card on file about to expire? When your credit card on file expires, your account is automatically suspended until the new information is added and activated. Allow at least 24-32 hours for updated credit card information to activate in our system. Don't get caught without a ride, update your info today! - Not a Kodak Moment
So you think you got through that yellow, okay red, light without a ticket? Think again. Many intersections in Chicago have cameras that snap your photo when you try beating the light and the proof (plus fine) comes in the mail. So remember the next time you are thinking of parking too close to that fire hydrant or speeding to get from one store to the next, you are responsible for any parking or moving violation charges incurred on a vehicle during your reservation. Charges will be billed to your account.
Oh! The Places I-GO! Starved Rock State Park
Are you looking for that "last blast" of summer? Well look no further; Starved Rock State Park is the perfect get-away this Labor Day weekend. What's better than a day of hiking, horseback riding, fishing or canoeing and Starved Rock is less than 2 hours from Chicago. So pack that picnic, grab your friends and reserve your I-GO car for some weekend fun. For more information on Starved Rock State Park, visit www.starvedrockstatepark.org/.
Events
I-GO Car Sharing participates and supports neighborhood events and programs in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park. We encourage you to get involved and support the following events in your community.
For more information, click on the event link or if you'd like to volunteer for an event, contact Sheena@igocars.org. We'll see you there!
- Chicago Green Drinks
September 5th, 5:30pm-8:00pm
http://www.sustainablechicago.biz/events/greendrinks.php - CBF Lakefront Tour
September 9th, 11:00am-5:30pm
http://www.boulevardtour.org/eventinfo.html - Chicago Arts District, 2nd Fridays
September 14th, 6pm-10pm. Contact Sheena at Sheena@igocars.org for more info and to guarantee a seat on our free shuttle service to this event.
http://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/ - Do-Division
September 15th & 16th, Noon-10:00pm
http://www.do-divisionstreetfest.com - Old St. Patrick's Church-Justice Initiative
September 16th, 9am-1pm
http://oldstpats.org/social-concerns/justice-initiative/ - Sustainable Convergence
September 27th, 5:30pm-9:30pm
http://www.foresightdesign.org/converge07/ - 37th Annual Pilsen East Artist's Open House
September 28-30th, 12pm-7pm. Contact Sheena at Sheena@igocars.org for more info and to guarantee a seat on our free shuttle service to this event.
http://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/event_detail.asp?eventid=266
Add an Event
We want to share information and keep members informed about what is happening in your community. If you have an event you'd like for us to consider listing, please email Sheena@igocars.org.
Make a Difference-Become an I-GO Volunteer
Ready to have fun and earn I-GO driving credits? If you'd like to join our Volunteer Network, contact Sheena@igocars.org. It's a great way to meet people and help raise awareness on the positive impact of car sharing.
