“What’s the big deal, the car still runs? All this fuss about changing the oil – oil schmoil. I know a guy who drove his car for a year without changing the oil. It seemed alright to me.” So says the uniformed car owner. You won’t hear any mechanics saying anything remotely close to this. They know better. And, if somehow you do find a mechanic who believes changing the oil is not all that

New Year’s Eve celebrations are universally shared good times. Who doesn’t look forward to the food, the countdown, the beverages? Of course, for some, a little too much of a good time will result in a bit of a headache tomorrow – the hangover to start the new year. For others, too much of a good time could turn into an even bigger headache – the kind that lingers for months and years. That

Jeannie took little comfort in the beautiful scene created as a full moon cast light across the fields on both sides of the road. It wasn’t that she didn’t appreciate such things. Even had she known it was the first full Christmas moon since 1977, Jeannie had other things on her mind, such as her son and daughter asleep in their child’s seats in back. The health and safety of her young children

Daniel Florek of Vindictive Vinyl, left, wrapped this big truck,  and the toy truck on the hood, for Denny Norton of Performance  Unlimited, right. Vindictive Vinyl, of Twin Lakes, Wis, can wrap an entire truck with a graphically designed coat that gives the appearance of an incredible paint job. Size, when something is large, is not a problem for the artisans at Vindictive

No, it’s not jewelry. It’s also not the latest electronic gadget. But, if you haven’t considered a gift certificate for auto repair, you may have neglected an excellent present to put in someone’s stocking December 25th. Admittedly, a gift certificate from an auto repair shop isn’t the ideal gift for everyone. After all, there are some people who don’t own cars. Some folks have brand

We all know someone who isn’t just hard to shop for when the holidays or birthdays come around the calendar – they’re impossible to shop for. They have virtually everything. But, do they have a remote starter. Even if you’re shopping for someone a little easier to shop for, a remote starter for their car isn’t a bad idea at all. They’re not likely to expect it but they’re sure to appreciate

The dishes are hardly cleared from the table before thoughts start turning to tomorrow – Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year. There are deals to be had but the competition is tough. The early bird will get the worm, so to speak. Planning for Black Friday starts early with some research. Where are the best deals? Where are deals on the gifts you’re looking for? This will likely bring

They’re one of the top bands in Northern Illinois and Saturday, Nov. 21, they’re rocking out for a great cause. The event, Shop With A Cop, starts at 6 p.m. The music of Hans and the Hormones starts about 8 p.m. But, there’s plenty to do before the band takes the stage. Hans and the Hormones are renowned for their musical ability playing rock music from the ‘60s to the present. Word that

They walk among us mostly unseen, often unappreciated, while their commitments and sacrifices can’t be overstated. They are the veterans – those who have done more than just enjoy the benefits of a free society; they are the ones who have stood and paid the price for liberty. Today, November 11, is Veterans Day. It’s appropriate any day that we reflect on what we owe our veterans but more

What do your car’s headlamps and wiper blades have in common? They both help you to see better. This is all the more important as winter approaches. Just this past Saturday, we turned the clocks back for Daylight Savings Time. The premise is that, during the winter, moving the clocks back in the fall helps to maximize our use of daylight hours. That’s because there are fewer hours of daylight