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Think you can come up with a great cardboard float design that won’t capsize? Then sign up for the 4-H Floats competition, taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2015! Participants must register by this Friday, May 8 to participate, so hurry and sign up!

Did you know that 1 in 5 fatal crashes is caused by drowsy driving? According to recent data, roughly 300,000 accidents a year are caused by driver’s falling asleep at the wheel and approximately 6,400 of them are fatal. This is an epidemic that Nissan hopes to minimize with a new driver-protection system that you can find on current and upcoming new models at Crown Nissan. We’ve got the details you need to know here.

There are many midsize SUVs to choose from, but when it comes to looks, luxury and technology, Murano is a clear standout. It was also Cars.com’s winner in a recent midsize SUV faceoff, which pitted the 2015 Murano against the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Find out which areas the Murano excelled in and hear what editors had to say about the SUV.

Rare animals, gravity-defying stunts, juggling clowns and other spectacular sights are in store when Circus Pages comes to town! Get details now!

J.D. Power’s recent Dependability Study evaluated over 34,000 surveys from owners of 2012 model-year vehicles. Participants had to assess how reliable or problem prone their vehicles were over the past three years (2012-2015) in a variety of areas - technology, powertrain and more. In the midsize SUV class, we’re proud to say that based on surveys the 2012 Nissan Murano earned the title of most dependable vehicle in its class.

It’s a small yet very important safety mechanism that you might take for granted when it’s not raining or snowing, but the windshield wiper plays an essential role in driver visibility and sadly many people don’t know the story of the woman who invented it. Though we imagine no one would want to go without windshield wipers today, Mary Anderson’s contribution to the auto industry has largely gone unnoticed and without credit for over a century, and we’d like to change that right here, right now.

Returning to the Decatur Civic Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2015, the Home, Lawn & Garden Show offers a chance for locals to see and experience the latest, cutting-edge products for home and landscaping use. Read more for details.

Nissan Europe came up with a fun glow-in-the-dark advert to promote the idea of using solar energy to power its cars. Driving a Leaf and generating electricity for the battery with solar panels is a double win for the environmentally focused. While many Leaf owners have converted to solar as a means to power their homes and cars, Nissan has a strong focus on sustainable future mobility and is dedicated to getting even more customers to harness the power of the sun.

People hear it all the time: Regular oil changes are crucial to car performance and health - skip oil changes and you may severely damage your engine. And so on. But in spite of the many messages about the importance of this inexpensive service, lots of drivers continually neglect to get their manufacturer-scheduled oil changes. If only they knew how much they might have to pay in the long run for skipping this service. But wait! Now they can. Check out data from AutoMD inside!

In its fifth year, “For the Love of It” will bring local talent together once again to put on a fun cabaret-style performance for residents in and around Decatur, Illinois! The singing, dancing and shenanigans will commence this Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at the Decatur Club, and the second and final performance will take place the following night on Saturday, Feb. 7. Click “read more” for additional information about this upcoming event!