Advanced technology contributes significantly to the modern driving experience. Scores of Illinois drivers rely on safety technology to avoid collisions, and manufacturers continually research and develop new safety features. And yes, the presence of "infotainment"...
Chicago is traditionally associated with inclement weather. Proximity to Lake Michigan has been central to its nickname of the Windy City, and it is assuredly located in the middle of the northern region of the United States. It is also synonymous with rush hour...
Chicago remains an active and most-populated city in Illinois where scores of cars travel on local roads and highways. All drivers must be careful when taking to the road under any driving conditions because a car crash could lead to fatalities. Statistics raise some...
Like all states, Illinois struggles with distracted driving and the effects it has on the state. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in the state and the rest of America. It takes only a few seconds of looking away from the road to drift out...
As your parents age, they will require an increasing amount of hands-on care. At some point, they may become completely dependent on you to take their medicine, get fed, navigate the house, bathe and to be driven to appointments. However much you love your parents,...
Anticipating the birth of your new baby you probably pictured a future with family dinners, vacations, sports practices, graduations, weddings and other exciting milestones. Parents never expect, nor are they prepared for, the life-changing news that their child has...
Based on the extraordinary amount of scaffolding in the Downtown Chicago area, it is apparent that the growth and development of the city is dependent on the construction workers that tirelessly work to expand our skylines. Construction is a dangerous industry, so the...
Construction workers are some of the most underappreciated people in the United States. Our daily lives see us utilizing the products of construction workers’ labor: from our streets, to our offices, to our homes. With over 33,270 construction laborers in Illinois...
Chicago never makes the lists of the world’s greatest skateboarding cities. Everyone says Barcelona, Berlin and Melbourne have us beat. Some say New York, but what if you want a decent hotdog? Whatever they say, there are excellent places to skate here and more seem...
Have you ever wondered what it's like to tear through the streets Chicago on a motorcycle, speeding in and out of traffic and enticing police without regard to public safety? Stunt motorcycle groups continuously mobilize each summer in Chicago, sometimes hundreds of...
