The Future Is Electric : Happening from the West

Do you want to help support military families? Do you have a network, both online and offline, you can rally to collect care baby shower items for local expectant military wives? Would you love a…

Earlier this month, we previewed what the General Motors display at the Chicago Auto Show. While at the show, we discovered several new and redesigned vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac, plus a large…

Every one of us has had a teacher touch our lives in a special way, and Driving the Midwest wants to recognize teachers across Illinois with a special Our Town, Our Heroes round dedicated solely…

Next Monday is Presidents’ Day, an observation of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington’s birthdays, which are only 10 days apart. Many of us will enjoy a long weekend without knowing the historic landmarks in our…

As U.S. Army Capt. Dr. Shawn M. Dunn was winding down her service in Germany, she put the wheels in motion for the brand-new Chevrolet Camaro she planned to buy upon her return home to…

Good deeds come in all shapes and sizes. Some go unnoticed, simply because the act of kindness was so small it may not have turned heads; however, every little act of “good” builds on another,…

Our Town, Our Heroes votes are essential to naming the winning hero. In fact, without your help, we would have difficulty choosing a winner! Please remember the official rules when determining who will receive your…

Today we are proud to announce the first round of finalists for the 2012 Our Town, Our Heroes program. Each has been nominated for exceptional and inspiring actions in his or her community, and all…

This weekend, thousands of gear heads, families and Midwesterners eager to check out what’s new in the automotive world will make their way to McCormick Place for the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The largest auto…

Here at Driving the Midwest, we believe in paying it forward and celebrating good deeds and random acts of kindness. These selfless acts not only make a stranger’s day, but make a difference in our…