The Annual Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you find the best ways to view the parade up close and personal. We’re covering some details on this year’s performances, when to arrive for both VIP and free access, and how to secure the best spots for viewing.  […]

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Today is Japanese Culture Day, and since we love all things cars, we thought it would be a great time to highlight the incredible car culture of Japan! It’s no secret that the Japanese car is an intensely passionate one, and often far exceeds the enthusiasm and gusto of other global car communities.  From rally […]

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The holiday season is just beginning, and we’re all about spending time with the people we love in our community. November’s community calendar of events for the Lake County and Waukegan area has lots of gatherings and get-togethers to enjoy with friends and loved ones!  You’ll find plenty of opportunities to get a jumpstart on […]

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If you’re looking for something fun to do this Halloweekend, we’ve got just the thing to lift your seasonal spirits!  We’ve taken the hard work out of finding fun activities whether it be Trick or Treating, Halloween Parades, or just a general scary good time.  Here’s our picks of great local activities to do for […]

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We’re getting in the Halloween spirit this weekend by celebrating Frankenstein Friday!  Check out our picks for amazing Frankenstein’s Monster themed car decor and accessories, some amazing Frankenstein audiobooks, and other monstrously fun stuff.

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It’s National Pumpkin Day!  Did you know that in 2022, Illinois harvested more than 2x as many pumpkin acres as any of the other leading states (California, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia)?  Our home state cultivated a whopping 17,600 acres of pumpkins, and Illinois farms grow an average of 37,500 pounds of pumpkins per acre, […]

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It’s 2023, and we’ve grown to love a myriad of technological advancements that just a few decades ago would’ve seemed nearly impossible: computers right in our pockets, video chatting someone all the way across the globe, streaming new movies right to our home TV screens.  Everything from the phone in your pocket to the case […]

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We’re gearing up for Halloween with an incredible road trip guide to the most spirited roadside attractions and haunted destinations in Illinois and Wisconsin!   ILLINOIS

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We’re loving this chilly fall weather and early autumnal nights. It has us feeling the Halloween spirit to the fullest!  Those whistling winds, whispering trees, and crunching leaves make us think about things that go bump in the night. For today’s blog, we thought we’d enjoy some seasonal scares and thrills with a selection of […]

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