It’s almost Halloween Weekend! Check out today’s blog to find some fun events across Wisconsin and Illinois to make the most of this festive season before it’s gone. Don’t let your shoulda-coulda-woulda haunt you like ghosts in an old cemetery!  Live your best life now instead of in the afterlife, with these parades, movie nights, costume contests, and more. It’s a great selection of community Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos events right here on the blog!

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It’s no secret that we love a good road trip!  Whether it’s sightseeing national monuments, hiking through national and state parks, or visiting historic sites, there’s no shortage of excitement to be had!  Today, we’re leaning into the Halloween Spirit and sharing a guide to some of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in the United States. Each of these memorial sites allows us to connect with the past, learn about our country’s history, and explore the lives of people who came before us.  You can learn a lot about the history of a region and its community by visiting local gravesites and cemeteries.  So what are you waiting for? Let’s get to exploring!

Tour Some of the Oldest and Most Interesting Cemeteries in the United States

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Still looking for ideas for your Halloween costume? We bet you’ll get a real jolt of inspiration after you read today’s post.  For today’s blog, we’re aving some fun with the Halloween Holiday Spirit and celebrating Frankenstein Friday!  We’re sharing some fun facts about this classic piece of literature turned monster movie favorite, as well as rounding up some of our picks for creative movie monster car gear.

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This past Wednesday we got an early jump start on Halloween by participating in a Trunk or Treat at the Waukegan SportsPark, organized by Heart of the City.  Families and friends in the community gathered together for some festive spooky fun, decorated their cars and trucks with halloween decorations, and handed out some fun candy.  There was also a gourmet Taco Truck on site serving up seasonal specials and local favorites.  Participating in these family-friendly events is such a wonderful way for us to get to know more of you wonderful folks in the neighborhood.  We can’t wait to see what else is in store for the upcoming months, and how many new faces we’ll get to meet at our next event. 

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We’re back with another fun edition of Automotive Terminology, where we demystify vocabulary, phrases, and terms used by industry professionals. We understand that buying, selling, and fixing cars is not a part of most of our customers daily or even weekly lives, so we’re here to help take the stress out of selecting or repairing your vehicle!

Through our Classic Auto Group Decoder series, we’re giving you the tools to decode and navigate conversations with automotive professionals be they salesperson or mechanic.  And of course, if you have any questions or something you’d like to know more about, feel free to leave a comment and we’ll keep it in mind to answer for future posts!

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It was our pleasure and honor to participate in once again supporting our local community through the donation of a 2012 Dodge Charger to Lake Forest High School.  Learn more about how this vehicle donation will improve the community and school grounds!

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Happy National Apple Day! Today, we’re celebrating National Apple Day with some fun facts about our favorite fall fruit, as well as some amazing places you can check out locally to do some apple picking.  These fabulous apple orchards and u-pick farms are a great way to celebrate all things autumnal. Whether you’re purchasing already made baked goods, or gathering some select produce to make your own for the holiday season, you’ll find the perfect thing at these local Illinoius and Wisconsin orchards..  Plus, we’ve also got some bonus recipe suggestions at the end to try with your freshly picked apples.

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There’s a saying that our dogs are our best friends for a short while, but to them, we’re their best friend for their entire lives. Today, we’re bringing you some fantastic local area destinations that you can enjoy with your best paw pal, so you can get in a few extra hours of bonding time!  Whether you’re looking for a place to socialize and meet new doggy pals, or you prefer a quiet, leisurely stroll just the two of you, we’ve got something for everyone’s puppy preference.  Let’s take a “paws” in our hectic life to appreciate our furry friends this weekend!

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We’ve finally reached the “-ber” months! While many of us are out there enjoying the crisp autumnal weather, ever-changing treescape color palettes, and gearing up for ski season, there’s definitely something many of us will miss about the closure of road trip season. Today, we’re giving you some great inspiration for your 2025 trip planner: exploring Alaska! In honor of National Alaska Day, we thought it would be a lot of fun to share some great destinations to visit all over the state in every season. Let’s explore together

Know some friends or family who are planning their getaway to Alaska next year? Consider giving your travel obsessed loved ones a voucher for a future excursion this holiday season, so they have something to look forward to on their 2025 trip!

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We’re celebrating Ada Lovelace day with an ode to this genius Mathematician and world’s first computer programmer!  Each year on the second Tuesday of each OCtober, Ada Lovelace Day is celebrated to help recognize the contributions of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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