With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to explore some of the strange haunted happenings across the state.  What could be better than an autumnal road trip to chase down the ghosts of days gone by?  It’s a perfect way to spend the weekend or enjoy a late-night exploration.

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This week is prime leaf-peeping season and we’re here with an updated fall foliage report and some great places to check out across the state for prime autumnal activities.  In Northern Illinois near the Wisconsin border, fall foliage is beginning to make an appearance and will reach its peak by the 24th/25th.  In the Chicago area a little further south, peak fall-foliage viewing will arrive beginning the 24th of October and last through Halloween on the 31st.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. First recognized in October of 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness month aims to increase early detection of this disease and help vulnerable populations by sharing resources to care and prevention techniques.

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Today is National Farmers’ Day.  Without the efforts of these hardworking farming professionals, we would not have access to so many resources or such abundant food sources.  Farming is an absolutely essential part of the American economy.  In fact, agricultural and food industries support more than 20 million jobs nationwide and account for nearly 10% of all US Employment (USDA.)  It’s vital that we continue to do our part to support family owned farms and agricultural businesses.  Family farms also make up about 99% of the 2million plus farms over more than 895 million acres across the country, according to USDA.  

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Today is Manufacturing Day, a time when manufacturers open their doors and educate the general public in their processes, foster career growth in the industry, and provide insight into the positive potential of modern manufacturing to improve conditions globally.  Over the next decade, it’s expected that manufacturers will seek to fill nearly 4 million jobs!

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• New gas engine also increases torque for better everyday responsiveness
• 2023 Highlander’s high-efficiency turbo gas engine offers more than 50% reduction in NOx and NMOG as well as improvement in CO2 emissions
• EPA-Estimate of up to 25 Combined MPG for gas models; 36 Combined MPG for hybrid models
• Additional updates for 2023 Highlander include offerings of larger multimedia screens and other amenities for greater value across all grades and powertrains

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• Up to 10-Year Trial Periods on Select 2023 Models Featuring New Generation Toyota Audio Multimedia as well as the 2022 Toyota Tundra*
• Emergency Assistance Can Dispatch Emergency Services to Vehicle’s Location
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance Builds on Toyota’s Commitment to Safety and Customer Care
• Service Connect Provides Maintenance Reminders and Vehicle Health Reports

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LANO, Texas (Sept. 30, 2022) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced it is offering payment relief options to its customers affected by Hurricane Ian. This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus Financial Services (LFS) customers in the designated disaster areas.

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Today is National Truckers Day!  In the age of lighting-fast shipping, ubiquitous subscription services, and even grocery delivery, today’s Truck Drivers are more valuable than ever; in fact, the industry is expected to grow 21% in the next 10 years as a result!  So let’s take a look at some of the neat fun facts about the trucking industry, and the ways that it’s evolving with our ever-changing world!

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Today is National Techies’ day and we’re covering some of the latest and greatest in updates to automotive technology including some features we now use everyday that once seemed quite futuristic!  From self-driving cars to plug-in hybrids to voice activated features, we’re taking a look into some of the latest and greatest features of the automotive industry.  Whether you’re looking for a daily driver, family car, or even something to hit the track on weekends, there’s so much fascinating technology on the market today and in the pipeline pending!  Let’s take a look at some of the latest news on updates to vehicle design, new tricks for older cars, and other advances in technology together on today’s blog.

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