One characteristic of the COVID-19 lockdown is hard to escape – monotony. You might say that the ‘shelter-in-place’ order in response to the virus has interrupted the natural, and annual, experience of escaping from winter’s cabin fever. If you drive a 4-wheeler, you may have a solution that will offer a little relief. Take that baby off road. The exhilaration of hitting the trails in a factory

All this sheltering-in-place has one bright side – most of us are not spending as much on transportation costs. In other words, you’re probably not driving your car, truck, or SUV too often or too far from McHenry. In the process, you’re making fewer stops at the gas stations. Less driving also means less wear and tear and your car, truck, or SUV. Ah, but don’t assume you can just wait until

Isn't it time to show a little gratitude for those who have played importantroles during the pandemic? The last few months have been challenging for Americans, including those in McHenry County. But through it all, there are people who have performed important roles despite increased risks. These are the first responders, the nurses, doctors, and caregivers. While many of us have ‘sheltered

You come out to your car one night in McHenry and find that someone has broken a window, slashed a tire, or otherwise vandalized your car. At the very least, it’s annoying. Probably, it’s infuriating. If the vandalism has rendered your vehicle inoperable, it can be more than that. Is there anything you can do to ensure that no one vandalizes your car? Probably not. But there are some measures