More than when we welcomed in 2021 a year ago, folks are getting out and doing things in public today. We feel safer doing so now than we did then. It’s refreshing. It feels as though we’re rejoining the human race. But COVID isn’t the only hazard in the world.New Year’s Eve in McHenry is a wonderful time of the year. We all have hope for the year ahead. And why wouldn’t we? This might be

Christmas is a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying the season. But, often, travel is required to get together with family and friends. Some of us will put on a mask and fly greater distances to celebrate Christmas. But many will load up the car and drive somewhere for the holiday.Which is it for you? Or will you stay home? Maybe, you’ll stay home while loved ones drive to your home. But,

 Your neighbors know when you are leaving. They know when you get back late.They know ‘cause your muffler's good and loud.So, replace it for goodness sake.Yes, if you’re muffler is failing, the neighbors can’t help but notice. People walking on sidewalks can tell. And folks in other cars turn up their radios so they can hear above the racket your car is making. But it’s not a calamity.

If you’ve winterized your car, truck or SUV you probably don’t need to worry about breaking down when you leave your McHenry home this winter. Of course, there’s no absolute guarantee. Things happen.You may hit something in the road and blow out a tire. Or, even with snow tires, you could hit a patch of ice too fast and slide into a ditch along a McHenry road. There are mechanical parts under