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How to Cook a Great Steak

So, this might seem like an article better suited for the beginning of summer, but in reality, steak is great ANY time of year, and the best preparation is probably sans grill anyway.

Steak is one of those kind of garbage in/garbage out foods.  If you take a tough, inexpensive cut of meat and marinate it for a long time and/or tenderize it and take great pains in preparing, and cooking it, you will…

You’ve been planning the trip all week. You load your gear up in your 4x4 and hit the road for few days of camping with friends and family. On your way out to your favorite spot, you just can’t resist a little off-roading fun. So you head down a trail, throwing your vehicle into four-wheel…

This Fourth of July, friends and loved ones all across the country will gather to celebrate our nation's independence and what is for many, the unofficial start of summer. If your traditions include fireworks, barbecues, or relaxing days at the pool or beach, the American Red Cross can help you prevent emergencies and enjoy a safer holiday by offering the following…

We recycle paper, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and other materials, but what about oil? Common oils can provide a new purpose rather than just being thrown away after being used. They can be treated to make biodiesel- a clean-burning alternative to petroleum diesel. Household renewable resources like…

Whether you're selling your car private-party or trading in it, there are a few key things you can do to ensure you're not hurting its resale value. These 4 tips could help earn you hundreds of additional dollars on the price of a used car you are selling as well as expedite the process.

1. Messy Interiors Can Hurt a Used Car's Value

First impressions matter; especially when trying to sell a used car. If you have kids, you know it's almost impossible to keep a car clean.…

The Lou Bachrodt Auto Group recently sponsored the Rockford Chamber of Commerce 2011 Golf Classic as a H***-In-One-Sponsor. We received the letter below from the Chamber for our participation thanking us for our participation.

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Rock River Valley Blood Center Celebrates

World Blood Donor Day, June 11, 2011 

Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, First Northern Credit Union and…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on tire-related crashes, the leading cause of tire blowouts is under-inflation. Aside for the potential for car accidents, under-inflation can cause negative effects on your vehicle’s handling and can reduce the overall life of…

Wiper blades are one of the most neglected parts on a vehicle. Many wiper blades are in bad condition due to being exposed to the elements all the time. They can be broken, cracked, dried out or ripped and certainly will not do a sufficient job when the rain comes.

90% of all driving decisions are…

People everywhere are in agreement, car chase scenes in movies are just plain awesome. Car scenes are a great way to experience the thrill of the chase without the associated dangers of being involved in one. We all know we've experienced the urge to zoom down the highway at 100 miles an hour zipping through traffic, but let's face it, as exhilarating at it may be, it's also extremely dangerous. Let's leave it to the professionals and watch from the safety and comfort of our living rooms.…

Every year at this time, we all think about Mother’s Day, whether it’s well in advance or very last minute. Sometimes coming up with the perfect Mother’s Day gift can become overwhelming. Should we give a card? Oh but wait, we did that last year. And the year before. And the year before. So what are some other ideas that are outside the norm?

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The Keeping Kids Safe Project is a National Child Safety Program that tours the country providing FBI Quality Digital Fingerprints to families.  This program works only with local businesses that are looking to give back to their community.  Their events are always free…

The Volkswagen Beetle enjoys a long and storied history. And now, it's moving into its third generation.

The Volkswagen Beetle is arguably one of the most recognizable cars on the road. First launched in the U.S. in 1949, the car was a staple in the country for 30 years. Over that span, Volkswagen sold nearly 5 million Beetles in the U.S. alone. After being…

The Chevrolet Volt continued to build its resume of honors, winning the 2011 Edison Awards Gold Medal in the Personal Transportation Segment last evening in New York City. The Edison Awards honor innovation in the spirit of America’s greatest inventor and marketer Thomas…

It’s Spring time and your community partners, Lou Bachrodt and First Northern Credit Union has a great day planned for area families Saturday, April 9^th from 10am until 2pm.

Bring your old files and Paper Recovery Systems of Loves Park will safely and securely shred documents no longer needed.  The…

Article & Photo Courtesy of http://www.wifr.com.

Edwin and Micky Dalen now have their new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado which they picked as the Grand Prize recipient of the United Way Pledge Raffle.

The raffle was sponsored by…

CNN Money and Fortune Magazine published their yearly list of Most Admired Companies in the world. In the Automotive segment, Munich-based automaker ranks first, followed by Volkswagen and Daimler.

The industries list are based on FORTUNE’s survey within a…