Some people from McHenry will simply drive to O’Hare, Milwaukee or Midway and catch a plane when they go on vacation this summer. But you’ve decided to drive. Not a bad idea. No doubt, you’ll save some money. But it pays to be smart about this kind of a trip.Are you piling the entire family into the car? Is it just you and your significant other? Have you planned your stops? Will you combat load

Summer in McHenry is just plain wonderful, isn’t it? The warm weather allows you to spend your time outdoors without layer upon layer of clothing to stay warm. Then there are all those outdoor activities. While these activities may capture the focus of your attention, don’t forget that you still want to change the car, truck or SUV’s oil on schedule.Spending some time in your McHenry backyard

Whew! You’ve made it this far. You’ve endured another Johnsburg summer with, of course, the help of the air conditioning in your car. So, how’s AC holding up?It’s possible that the air conditioning that blew cool in May and June has lost a little of its oomph now that another Johnsburg July has set in. And we still have August to contend with. Even September can push the thermometer into the

F-150, F-250, F-350; Silverado, GMC Sierra, Hummer, Titan, Ram, Tundra – you name it, these are vehicles built for a hard life and McHenry drivers buy them planning to abuse them in the name of productivity all the time. From construction jobsites to farmers’ fields, to loading docks, these trucks were built with a purpose.They’re utilitarian. They have a higher wheelbase than most other vehicles.

Those who signed the Declaration of Independence July 4th, 1776, came from all 13 colonies. At the time, from the Northern tip of Maine to the Southern tip of Georgia, the colonies stretched nearly 1,200 miles. From the Northern tip of Maine to Philadelphia, the sight of the signing of the Declaration, was about 515 miles. From the Southern tip of Georgia to Philadelphia was about 670 miles.Many of