Lincoln-Head Penny Tire Tip

Follow this tip for checking your tires!

Take a Lincoln-head penny, the kind you find in your change every day, and insert Abe's head (head-down) into the tread. If Lincoln's entire head remains visible, you don't have enough tread. Take your car into the mechanic and ask about getting a new set of tires.

Fact or Whack?

It's time to play Fact or Whack! Do you think you have what it takes to decide between what's true or not? Test your skills! Choose between true or false, and post your answers below!

1. The last time the Chicago Cubs won the baseball World Series, the Ottoman Empire still existed.

2.  There are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the U.S.

3. Every two minutes, we take more pictures than all of humanity in the 19th century.

4. The probability of you drinking a glass of water that contains a molecule of water that also passed through a dinosaur is almost 100%.

5. Hippo milk is pink.

Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall Celebrates 60th Anniversary and Relocation of Buick/GMC with Saint Patrick's Day Bash!

Special Chance for First 200 People to Win Their Own “Pot of Gold!”

Rockford, IL –Celebrating 60 years in Rockford, Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall will host a Saint Patrick's Day Bash to thank all of its loyal customers and celebrate the move of its Buick/GMC franchise from its East State Street location to its Cherrvale Auto Mall.

“We have the biggest selection of new cars in the region – 5 brands in one location-- making the car buying experience easier and more convenient for our customers,” said George Schaffner, General Manager for Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall.  “Our Saint Patrick’s celebration is a chance to thank our customers for their continued loyalty over the years.”

Schaffner said Monday’s event will run from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at its Cherryvale location featuring a costumed leprechaun for the kids, free Irish coffee, cake and cookies, Irish music, Kelly green tote bags and baseball caps and lots of valuable giveaways people can receive with a little “luck of the Irish.”

"The first 200 guests on Monday will get a chance to pop a shamrock green balloon with a prize inside.  Every balloon is a winner and prizes range from free oil changes to cash,” Schaffner added.

Lou Bachrodt is also offering 100,000-mile warranties on all new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and VW models sold and guaranteed best pricing.

Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall is located at 7070 Cherryvale N. Boulevard, Rockford, near the Cherry Vale Mall. All are welcome to attend!          

Top 3 Items to Bring on Spring Break

You already know about the essentials, but here are some ideas that you may not have thought about bringing with you on your Spring Break getaway.

1. Even if you're headed to warmer temperatures, still bring a light sweater. It still gets chilly at night, and you never know when you'll need just a little something to keep warm.

2. Two different bathing suits. Yes, two. It's no fun to put on a cold wet bathing suit in the morning. Bring two to always have a dry one!

3. A fold-able tote bag. If you go on a bit of a shopping spree, and your suitcase doesn't fit everything, put some of your things in a tote bag and head on out!