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AAA Hosts Free Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event

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April

2024

| 11:18 AM America/Chicago

AAA – The Auto Club Group is partnering with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Vernon Hills Police Department to host a free catalytic converter theft prevention event at its Vernon Hills AAA … Read more
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Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists as Industry Faces an Uncertain Future

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March

2024

| 10:38 AM America/Chicago

Most U.S. drivers are still either afraid or uneasy about the idea of fully self-driving vehicles. AAA just released its annual autonomous vehicle survey. It revealed that 66% of drivers … Read more
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The Quiet Killer Stalking Our Roads – Drowsy Driving

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March

2024

| 09:14 AM America/Chicago

With Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March 10 at 2 AM), the darker mornings and lost hour of sleep will lead to more drowsy drivers. Soon-to-be-published research from the AAA … Read more

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The Busy Travel Season Starts with Spring Break

2024

Illinoisans are actively finalizing travel plans for the year ahead. A new AAA travel survey reveals that 86% of Illinois residents will travel in 2024; 45% will take more vacations than last …

Highway Heroes at Risk: AAA Study Examines Characteristics of Fatal Roadside Worker Crashes

January

2024

| 08:47 AM America/Chicago

Roadside Worker BROLL

Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. It’s the chilling reality for roadside assistance providers (RAPs), including tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, emergency roadside …

AAA Warns of ‘Ice Dams’ Which Cause Roof Damage as Temperatures Rise

January

2024

| 11:33 AM America/Chicago

With the temperatures rising, AAA is warning Illinois and Indiana residents about ice dams, which can damage your roof and the inside of your home. AAA has more information on what ice dams are, how to spot them, and whether you’ll need to …