There’s nothing we love more than finding exciting and interesting new places to explore right in our own backyard!  Today, we’ve found some really neat farms to visit in the Greater Chicago Area, Lake County region, and just over the state line into Wisconsin.  That’s right, folks, we’re celebrating National Alpaca Day with a great list of exciting local and regional Alpaca Farms to tour.  Get an up close look at these incredible animals, a chance to pet them and feed them, as well as learning more about the history of alpaca in the fiber industry across the globe.  It’s a unique experience and opportunity to learn and get some great photo ops to boot.  Check it out on today’s blog!

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We love sharing driver tips and tricks with our readers!  Today, we’re sharing something that may be a little unconventional for a blog topic, but at the same time is a pretty regular occurrence on the road.  According to AAA and the Federal Highway Administration, nearly two million collisions occur between wildlife and vehicles annually in the US.  Since today is National RoadKill Day, we’re here to help you navigate the ins-and-outs of driving safely around wildlife, what to do if you accidentally hit an animal, and how to remove roadkill out of the main path until authorities can arrive.  (Be sure to share this advice with younger drivers, too, so they can be in the know and drive as safely as possible.)

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World Rivers Day was created to remind communities of the critical importance of rivers as waterways and as pathways to communities all across the globe. Not only do they provide environmental protection to wildlife, serve as vital sources of fresh water and food, provide estuaries and passageways for travel and transportation, and an overall life support for global ecosystems.

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September 23rd is National Public Land Day, celebrated annually on the 4th Saturday of each September.  It promotes both the enjoyment of and volunteer conservation efforts for conservation of public lands; it was created by the National Environmental Education Foundation. NEEF aims to make our environment more accessible, relatable, and relevant and connected to the daily lives of all Americans.

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Today is Native American Day, and in honor of that, we’re highlighting a local destination, the Dickson Mounds at the Illinois State Museum, so you can get an up-close and personal look into the history of Native peoples in our region’s history.

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We’re back with another Classic Auto Group Local Eats Guide in celebration of National Fried Rice Day!  Today, we’re sharing our picks for incredible and community recommended Asian restaurants in Lake County and surrounding areas.

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It’s National Smithsonian Day!  Did you know that the Smithsonian has curated a special online collection called “Explore America: Illinois” with art, americana, and other interesting information about our amazing state? Yep, pretty cool!  But that’s not all there is to love about our state, there’s the Smithsonian Center for Science and Industry, a mere hop skip and jump away in Chicago!

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Since its inception in 2011 by Irwin Tools company, National Tradesmen day has been helping the public understand the importance of trade careers and the individuals who work in them.  These skilled workers and professionals are the backbone of our community, providing vital services such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC service, trucking and logistics, masonry, carpentry, welding, and of course our favorite automotive services!  These strong, dedicated individuals help us build and maintain our schools, offices, hospitals,and homes, as well as repairing our vehicles, transporting goods and important medication, and so much more.

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Here at Classic, our Auto Body Shop is standing by with a team of experienced and knowledgeable service personnel to guide you through the process.  If you find yourself in need of a little bit of advice or a refresher on how to do these things, we’re here to help!  Of course, it’s always good to be prepared for anything and arm yourself with the basics on vehicle maintenance.  That’s why today we’re dedicating some blog space to tire education, to make sure you’re “wheely” well informed on this important safety point.  Let’s learn more together.

You should be regularly checking tire air pressure and keeping an eye on the wear-and-tear and tread depth, along with knowing how to gauge when it’s time to swap out to a different type of tire for the season or a change in driving habits. It’s always a great idea to be thinking about your vehicle’s tires, so here’s some tips to get you started.

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• FuelCell Energy’s Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water
• Marks Toyota’s first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity
• Models how fuel cell technology can play a role in helping reduce emissions from commercial operations, as a scalable system that can be implemented in a variety of settings/locations

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