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Apr 30, 2022

In the Mid-Twentieth Century, Chicago was a hot spot for up and coming musical artists in the Blues and Jazz category.  So it comes as no surprise that some of the region’s hottest jazz clubs can still be found there today!  We’re celebrating National Jazz day by tapping our toes to some of the greatest […]

Apr 29, 2022

Today is National Dance Day, and we’re celebrating with some creative car choreography and super catchy playlists.  Whether you’re bopping along in your car during rush hour, shakin’ your tail feathers on the dance floor, or having a me-party at home in your PJs on a friday night, we know a good beat is impossible […]

Apr 28, 2022

Today is National Superhero Day!  And we’re excited to share some great comics that feature iconic cars from superheroes and villains.  Check out our picks for recommended reading, and stick around to the end for some fun video content.

Apr 14, 2022

While we all certainly love all things automotive, our staff have each got lots of other hobbies and pastimes, one of which includes gardening!  And we thought it only fitting that we celebrate National Gardening Day by highlighting local greenhouses and garden centers, and some tips on how to start your own mini garden at […]

Apr 7, 2022

Festival Season is finally here!  From food trucks to mobile brew-pubs to art fairs and more, there’s a lot of fun to be had this spring!  We’re excited to share this lineup of awesome events in our great state of Illinois over the next two months.

Apr 4, 2022

Our Classic Auto Group Decoder is back in business with another installment of our Automotive Terminology lessons.  We’re here to decode and demystify the jargon, vocabulary, and terms so you can feel confident when going in for service appointments or shopping for a new ride.  Today we’re covering the vital appliance you can’t live without […]

Apr 2, 2022

Today is International Children’s Book Day!  Children’s literature is a vital part of a child’s well-rounded development.  It provides a young child with an opportunity to engage with written word and artistic illustrations, builds empathy and emotional intelligence, expands their horizons for multicultural and multiethnic experiences, and helps foster creativity and imagination!  Picture books help […]

Apr 1, 2022

April is National Poetry Month, so we thought we would start off by highlighting some wonderful poetry collections you can pack for your next vacation for some creative reading!  We’ve also rounded up our picks for some of the fantastic local events in the area for Poetry Readings and Open Mic Nights to keep you […]

Mar 31, 2022

Today is National Crayon Day, so why not check out these colourful facts about one of the world’s greatest and most accessible art supplies, plus today is also the birthday of the Crayola brand!

Mar 27, 2022

“All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts […]”William Shakespeare’s As You Like It Today is World Theatre Day!  Today we’re highlighting our picks for best places you can visit to support the arts, catch some local […]