As we continue to mark our 60th anniversary, we’ d like to share this photo of Bob Hillinger from Jan. 3, 1961.
He’ s holding a check for $11,070—made out to Red Schubert from Bob and Nancy Hillinger for the purchase of Schubert Auto Parts in Wilmette.
A year later, NAPA Corporate approached Bob and asked if he wanted to open a NAPA store in Glenview. It would be the third NAPA store in the Chicago area. He said “ yes,” and the rest, they say, is history.