Tips from Nicor Gas to stay safe and warm during winter weather As the temperatures dip into the teens and single digits over the next...

Safety article for February 2025 In December, I mentioned that I’d like to expand the safety related articles to include items of...

Winter Driving Tips:  Preparation is Key Winter weather can be unpredictable in Illinois, so preparation is a key part to staying safe...

U.S. roads continue to get safer- During the first half of 2024, 18,720 people died in motor vehicle crashes. That’s a 3.2% drop, or 610...

Winter shut down procedure For many of us, Fall is the time for putting our Corvette into hibernation.  Below are the steps that I use...

October  2024 First Aid Kit for Club events:  Use and protocol For anyone hosting a club event that involves a road trip or potential...

September 2024 How to jump start a car with a dead battery I’m sure we have all come across a time in our driving lives when we had a car...

August 2024 Vehicle safety improvements save lives (from nhtsa.gov) Vehicle safety has changed drastically over the years. Thanks to...

July 2024

Greetings NSCC members! Thank you for the opportunity to serve on the Board, I very much appreciate it and will do my best to continue to...

Road trips are back in a big way. As driving season approaches, here are several tips: Posting your travel plans on social media may...

You don’t necessarily have to change your car battery, but you should change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors...

Being safe at home is just as important as being safe on the road Arrange furniture to provide open pathways to walk through....

FOG Use your wipers and defroster Don't use your high-beam headlights Keep enough distance between you and the car in front of you Slow...

Eight Cyber Security Tips for Business Travelers 1. LOCK DEVICES DOWN-- Most smart phones, laptops, and tablets come equipped with...

A simple thing can change your life--like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor.  If you fall you could break a bone, like...

How often do you lift something? Dozens of times a day? We are lifting things all day long, from a toothbrush in the morning to bags of...

TAKING CARE OF BUG BITES Most insect bites and stings are not serious, but some people may have an allergic reaction and...

Exposure to sunlight is good for you.  It prevents vitamin D deficiency in the body.  Vitamin D deficiency  has been linked to increased...

Unchecked emotions can lead to aggressive driving and even road rage.  Here are some tips to identify dangerous habits and how to prevent...