Residents raise safety and privacy concerns over e-bikes, scooters and license-plate readers in Chicago Ridge

Residents used the public-comment period at the Village of Chicago Ridge Board meeting on June 2 to press for action on two community concerns: safety on e-bikes and scooters and potential privacy implications of license-plate reader (LPR) cameras.

A resident identified in the minutes as Angelica described an incident involving her son, who she said uses an e-bike responsibly, and expressed concern that other young people are less careful. "She relayed an incident that happen with her son," the minutes state; Village officials responded that they would look into ways to handle the issue for all parties, but the minutes do not record a specific policy change or directive.

John Cole spoke during the same public-comment block to criticize the village's use of LPR cameras, saying they were unnecessary and an invasion of privacy. The minutes record Cole's opinion but do not show a formal response from staff or a Board directive beyond noting his remarks. Karen Miller used public comment to announce a motorcycle run scheduled for July 25 at the Legion; the license for that event will be considered at the next meeting.

Earlier in the meeting residents Stanley and Doneta raised a separate concern about a fence bordering their property that was damaged in a recent fire; the Board noted that the Village had provided prior assistance and stated the fence belongs to Animal Welfare property. The meeting record does not show a formal resolution to that issue during this session.

The Board did not take formal action on e-bike regulations or on any LPR policy at the June 2 meeting; minutes indicate only that the Board "will be looking into how best to handle the issue" regarding scooters and e-bikes. Any potential regulatory or enforcement changes would require further consideration at a future meeting.