Chicagoland winter car kit: what to keep in the trunk
A practical list for icy Eisenhower commutes, lake-effect snow and long drives on the tollway.
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Short, practical guides for Chicagoland homes, cars and weekends.

A practical list for icy Eisenhower commutes, lake-effect snow and long drives on the tollway.
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What to pack for an easy fall afternoon at Thatcher Woods and along the river trail.
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Smoke alarms, extinguishers and an escape plan, checked in one Saturday morning.
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