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This blog often contains safety tips and cautionary tales, so my regular readers might be surprised to learn that I used to ride a motorcycle myself! Several of my clients, close friends, and family members ride, including my brother Alan...

Spring in Central Illinois brings an increase in farm activities and, with it, greater risk of injuries to our kids.  The hazardous nature of the agricultural environment results in many injuries and deaths to children who live, work, visit, and...

'Tis the season to be jolly, and I'm not trying to be a Grinch, but sharing holiday cheer with family and friends can also go really off-track in a big hurry.  Like the 12 Days of Christmas, here are some...

In Central Illinois, it's best to always be prepared for the coming of winter.  While weather here can make it a beautiful winter wonderland, it can also make for lousy driving conditions.  Sleet and snow decrease visibility, reduce pavement friction,...

The birth of our new daughter means we recently added a second car seat to our family car.  It brings to mind some safety tips for transporting the wee ones -- our most precious cargo. In 2019, 608 child passengers...