ProAutoIllinois

Anna Maria, thank you for spotlighting ProAuto and what we do! It means so much coming from someone I genuinely admire — a third-generation business owner, NAWBO’s 2026 Woman Business Owner of the Year, and a woman who consistently shows up for other women in business. From NAWBO to North Shore Breakfast Club, you’re always lifting people up, and I see it. ProAuto is proud to be in your corner, and we’re grateful to have you in ours. Here’s to the women who keep building each other up.

Business Spotlights

This week we have the honor of spotlighting ProAutoIllinois, a women-owned business, owned by Julie & Lee Hardegree, founded in 2019.

At ProAuto, they provide concierge-level auto repair and maintenance for all makes and models — domestic, foreign, hybrid, and yes, even Tesla maintenance. Every recommendation is based solely on what your vehicle truly needs, nothing more, nothing less. No upsells, no guesswork — just honest service you can trust.

As a woman-owned business, Julie built ProAuto around the experience she always wanted as a customer. Your time matters. Your budget matters. And you deserve to feel confident — not talked down to — every time you walk through their doors.

They've made it easy with loaner vehicles, shuttle service, fresh coffee, and WiFi, so your day doesn't stop just because your car does.

After seeing firsthand how commission-based repair shops can put sales ahead of service, Lee and Julie decided to do things differently. They built ProAuto from the ground up on integrity, respect, and a genuine commitment to their community.

The families who trust them with their cars are their neighbors and friends — people they see at school events, chamber meetings, and local gatherings. Taking care of your vehicle is one small but meaningful way they help take care of what matters most to you and your family. That's always been the heart of why they do what they do.

And yes, Julie is a woman in a male-dominated industry — and she wouldn't have it any other way. Turns out, being the person in the room who actually listens, follows through, and shows up for people is a pretty powerful business strategy. She may not always remember your name, but she'll never forget your face — or how she made you feel.

If you are interested in learning more, you can find her at www.proautoillinois.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/proautoillinois/, or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/proautoillinois/posts/

Meet Max George Wright—the newest member of the ProAuto family!

Grammy and Gramps are officially smitten. Welcome to the team, Max. 💙 Kayla Hardegree Wright Brian Wright

Still buzzing from National Night Out! Huge thanks to MGPD for a great event, our high-energy participants bringing the fun to our first-ever ProAuto Scavenger Hunt, and Will's Place for 200+ of Will's famous chocolate chip cookies — hands-down our best prize yet!

ProAuto was proud to support the Northbrook Chamber Annual VIP Golf Outing & Dinner as this year’s Putting Green Sponsor.
The event brought local businesses, civic leaders, and community partners together at Ravinia Green Country Club for a day of golf, connection, and support for the Evans Scholars Foundation, which helps provide full tuition and housing scholarships for qualified caddies.

We are grateful to be part of a business community that shows up for one another and invests in future opportunities.

Thank you to the Northbrook Chamber for another meaningful event.

Thank you, ProAuto customers! Together you donated more than $200 in ProAuto Family Rewards to Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook. Your generosity supports programs that strengthen local youth and families. We are grateful to give back together. From our family to yours, Julie, Lee & the ProAuto Team.