1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (871+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Illinois lawmakers are poised to make a second attempt at passing a bill that would give state regulators more authority to control the rising cost of homeowners insurance. Gov. JB Pritzker called for the legislation last summer after Bloomington-based…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (894+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Gov. JB Pritzker is asking state lawmakers for more authority to regulate the homeowners insurance market in Illinois. His comments came after the Bloomington-based State Farm Fire and Casualty Company notified the Illinois Department of Insurance that it was…...

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (433+ words) Illinois homeowners are facing a sharp increase in insurance premiums soon, as State Farm implements a hike for both new and renewing homeowners" policies across the state. According to State Farm, the change is necessary due to ongoing financial pressure…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (671+ words) Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it's often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities. That's because…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (439+ words) Natural disasters and severe storms can leave a trail of devastation in their wake. When such events occur, people are left to pick up the pieces, and that may involve assessing damage to their homes.... What to do if your…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (266+ words) Q: When people write to you regarding negligent home inspectors, you always seem to advise against suing the inspector. Whenever the question involves suing an inspector, the answer always seems to be "no." Could you please explain this? A: A large number…...