Hopefully, you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.But, please, remember that those who serve arenot home in McHenry with their loved onesfor the holiday.Where will you and your loved ones have Thanksgiving this year? Will you drive to spend the holiday with family and friends? Will you spend your Thanksgiving in your McHenry home with loved ones who drive to see you? However you spend the day, you have

You may not think about your tires much today,but, when the coming McHenry winter arrives,you may hope that your tires have the tractionto get you where you're going and safely.Most of us who have driven McHenry roads in winter before understand that, not only is winter cold, but it’s often rather slippery and the right tires make a big difference. Traction may mean something to drag racers in summer

Cragar S/S mags were the choice of hotroddersyears ago, and for some today. But custom-look mag wheels are common today and foundon almost every car in McHenry.Years ago, mag wheels were rare. Today, they’re everywhere – nearly every car, truck and SUV comes with mag wheels. They’re stylish. They’re cool. But, when it gets cold as another McHenry winter approaches, they do come with one potential

And don’t forget to watch out for little monsters on the streetsWhile enjoying the holiday, be sure to drivesafely this Wonder Lake Halloween. Littleones don't always take proper precautions,especially when they're caught up in Halloweenfun.You’ll carve some pumpkins before Halloween rolls into Wonder Lake Tuesday, Oct. 31, right? Some of you will provide additional decorations for the house. Some

Is your car, truck or SUV up to the job?Don't just assume your car, truck or SUV willstart with winter coming to Richmond; haveit checked out so you know it will start.Have you ever noticed that more people have trouble starting their cars, trucks or SUVs in Richmond when winter rolls into town? The same cars, trucks or SUVs started just fine all through the summer. Autumn arrived and they still started

Imagine what it would be like if you drove this winter andyour car's heating system wasn't keeping you warm. In McHenry,it gets darn cold in winter. You could wind up looking like apopsicle if your heating system fails.Last week, we discussed how the defrosters will help thaw ice on your windshield as the coming McHenry winter approaches. The good news is that, if the defrosters work, there’s a good

The ability to see while driving is, obviously,crucial. But, a McHenry winter provides evengreater challenges to visibility. Are you ready?Imagine driving down 120 in McHenry with your eyes closed. Probably not a good idea. How ‘bout wearing dark, dark sunglasses while driving at night? Uhm … that’s not the best idea either, is it? Or, you could make a pin hole in cardboard and look through that

A crucial step in preparing your car, truck or SUVfor the Johnsburg winter ahead is to have the antifreezechecked.Some folks say ‘You gotta go with the flow.’ You may agree with that philosophy. You may prefer to buck the trends and blaze your own trail. But, when it comes to a Johnsburg winter and your car, truck or SUV’s antifreeze, going with the flow is definitely the right answer.Antifreeze

Yes, it’s still September in McHenry. But it’s the end of September. On average, the first accumulation of snow for the season comes Nov. 18. That’s only about a month-and-a-half off. In 2006, the first accumulated snow came on Oct. 12. THAT’S ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY!Whether winter comes sooner or later, you want to be prepared. You wouldn’t want to find yourself out for a walk in shorts and

There was a time when people in Wonder Lake left the doors of their homes unlocked. They knew their neighbors and knew they wouldn’t come into their homes unless invited. They also knew that their neighbors would notice if someone suspicious was near their home and that the neighbors would confront them, ask them what they were doing, or call the Sheriff to come check things out.Folks around Wonder