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Illinois could level factors for auto insurance rates

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is pushing for a bill he says would end discriminationwhen it comes to setting rates for auto insurance. The bill would allow insurance companies to only ... read more

Rising inflation means Illinois' required car insurance limits may not be enough protection

State-required car insurance limits haven’t followed suit, however, and even drivers with higher limits may not be protected. If you’re driving around with only the minimum amount of car insurance ... read more

The Law Q&A | Injured by a driver without insurance? There's a policy for that

On UM/UIM claims, the injured party need not be occupying a motor vehicle when injured by the at-fault person. The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled that under Illinois law, UM/UIM policies must ... read more

Illinois rural electric co-op customers seek clarity, consistency from ‘Solar Bill of Rights’

The proposed legislation started small but now aims to address a wide range of common frustrations facing rural electric cooperative customers who install solar panels. read more

Need insurance coverage for your car and home? Here are some of the best home and auto insurance bundles

homeowners insurance is only available in 23 states and car insurance coverage is only available in Illinois, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas. Who's this for? It's fairly standard for insurance ... read more

Illinois law leaves Chicago area homeowner with big repair bills after flooding that wasn't her fault

While the Round Lake Beach resident finally got compensated, her case is a warning for homeowners to look into special flood coverage. read more

Cold War-Era Missile to be Refurbished by Illinois Auto Body Shop

A village in central Illinois has agreed to refurbish a retired ballistic missile that has long been stationed at a local airfield. Last week, leaders in Rantoul agreed to hire a local dealership with ... read more

Illinois State Police Combats Vehicle Hijacking and Theft

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using a $10 million Illinois Vehicle ... read more

National Insurance Crime Bureau: Vehicle Thefts Surge Nationwide in 2023

OAK BROOK, Illinois, April 10-- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: Vehicle thefts continue to surge nationwide, challenging vehicle owners and law enforcement ... read more

Illinois quick hits: Illinois State Police recover 274 stolen vehicles

In the first quarter of the year, Illinois State Police report they’ve recovered 274 stolen or hijacked vehicles. ISP said their efforts are utilizing $10 million from the Illinois Vehicle Hijacking ... read more