Open Roads ABATE train fun run
Thirty-three people pose for a photo at a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE April 11.
Motorcycle Awareness Month declared in Sandwich
Open Roads ABATE president Sam Mataya, left, shakes the hand of City of Sandwich mayor Todd Latham, who signed a proclamation proclaiming May is Motorcycle Awareness Month at the April 6 Sandwich City Council Meeting.
Open Roads ABATE Train Run
Open Roads ABATE is sponsoring a Train Fun Run Saturday, April 11, at the Aurora Train Station, 233 N. Broadway in Aurora, at 9:30 a.m. sharp, with departure at 10:05 a.m.. The train ticket is $7 per person and $5 per person for the fun run. Enjoy the stops, new
Open Roads ABATE Summer Books
The 2026 Open Roads ABATE Summer Books are being assembled and will be available April 1. The books have 59 stops which include bike dealers, places of interest, and places to eat. You can get your book at most of the stops in the book. Please see Open Roads A.B.A.T.E.
Open Roads ABATE Pool Tournament and Chili Cookoff
ndividuals involved in the Open Roads ABATE Pool Tournament February 21 pose for a photo.
Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-Off
Open Roads ABATE is hosting their 14th annual pool tournament and chili cook-off Saturday, Feb. 21 at Plano Hometown Lanes, 209 W. Main Street, Plano. Registration for the pool tournament and chili cookoff is at 11:30 a.m. to noon. Donations are $10 to enter the pool tournament and $5 for
American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich, and Open Roads ABATE deliver cards to Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages
Members from Plano Rockin’ Christmas, American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich, and Open Roads ABATE supported Plano Rockin’ Christmas by distributing gift cards to residents at Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages in Plano December 13.
Open Roads ABATE family picnic
Thirty-five members and guests enjoy the Open Roads ABATE family picnic August 24, following a membership meeting at Patti and Kevin’s home.
Open Roads ABATE dinner ride
Members of Open Roads ABATE pose for a photo while participating in a dinner ride at The Pub in Hinckley May 14.
Yorkville proclaims May as Motorcycle Awareness Month
The Mayor of The United City of Yorkville, John Purcell, right, holds a signed proclamation to proclaim May as Motorcycle Awareness Month at the April 22 Yorkville City Council Meeting.
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members gather for a dinner ride
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members gather at Sidetrack’d Bar & Grill in Sandwich April 16 for a dinner ride.
Open Roads ABATE Meeting April 26
The next Open Roads ABATE Meeting will take place Saturday, April 26, at 6 p.m., at Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. For more information go to the Open Roads ABATE Facebook page or call Cliff at 630-552-3828. —Linda Oleson
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. train fun run a success
Forty people enjoyed a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Saturday, April 12.
2025 Open Roads ABATE Summer Books
The 2025 Open Roads ABATE Summer Books are ready for distribution. The books have 56 stops which include bike dealers, places of interest, and places to eat.
Open Roads ABATE chili and pool competitions
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition, Saturday, Feb. 15, had six people vying for the title of best chili at this year’s Chili Cookoff.
Open Roads Abate Meeting Feb. 22
Open Roads ABATE Meeting will have its meeting Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m., at Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. Agenda items includes legislature updates, event updates, summer book. For more information go to the Open Roads ABATE Facebook page or call Cliff on (630) 552-3828. —
Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-Off
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. will be host to its 13th annual pool tournament and chili cook-off Saturday, Feb. 15, at Plano Hometown Lanes, 209 W. Main Street in Plano. Registration for the pool tournament and chili cookoff will be from at 11:30 a.m. to noon. Donations are $10
Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-Off in Plano Feb. 15
Tired of the same old routine? Stuck in-doors and want to do something different? Then make plans to visit Open Roads ABATE Chapter Pool Tournament and Chili Cook Off Saturday, Feb. 15 at Plano Hometown Lanes, 209 W. Main Street. Registration for Pool Tournament is from 11:30 a.m. to noon
Open Roads ABATE collects diapers
Open Roads ABATE collected approximately 45 packages of disposable underwear and diapers during the month of November.
Open Roads Collecting Diapers
Open Roads ABATE is collecting baby diapers and adult disposable underwear during the month of November. Containers to drop donations off are at Ivana’s, 12 W. Main Street, Plano; Cooper’s Home Furnishings, 112 W. Main Street, Plano; Heartland Bank, 200 E. Church Street, Sandwich; and Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game