VOLO — The family of Huntley Police Sgt. L.J. Marak will receive more than $18,000 as the result of the charity eBay auction of a rare 2002 California Highway Patrol Camaro.    The car — once decorated in tribute to hero-turned-heel Fox Lake Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz, but since restored to its original CHP appearance — garnered $18,750 in final bidding Monday afternoon.    “We were really saddened to learn of Sgt. Marak’s untimely death,” Volo Auto Museum Director Brian Grams said of the August passing of the 40-year-old police offi...

A noble police purpose for former Gliniewicz tribute car This 2002 California Highway Patrol Camaro was intended as a tribute car for the late Fox Lake police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz. It will be auctioned to benefit the family of a Huntley police officer who died of cancer last week.   A year ago, Tim Potoczny was top bidder for a tribute police car at an auction benefiting the family of late Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz because he wanted to honor the fallen hero. Potoczny and his business partner at Sparrow Express Transpo...

Cars are not the only attraction at Volo Museum The museum is holding a name change contest and will be the subject of a new series on the History Channel. Caption (Candace H.Johnson) By Angela Sykora -  editorial@lakecountyjournal.com VOLO – With over 45 exhibits ranging from the evolution of the road trip beginning with the covered wagon, to cars used in Hollywood blockbusters, the Volo Museum is a family destination that continues to fascinate generations. They say their goal isn’t for customers to love every...

  WGN Morning News' very own producer Jeff Hoover and announcer/comedian Mike Toomey represented the show in the 57th Annual Rose Parade in Roselle. The weather was beautiful, but not as stunning as the 1936 Duesenberg they were able to ride in.  This gem is one of more than a dozen that can be seen at The Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois.  There were only about 500 ever made which is one of the reasons that the Duesenberg is worth millions today. If you are interested in learning more about The Volo Auto Museum, check out their w...