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Insurance claims on the way after large hail in western Illinois
22+ hour, 47+ min ago (347+ words) PRINCETON, Ill. " A Chevrolet dealership on the north side of Princeton is assessing damage after hail during Tuesday's storms left dozens of vehicles dented. "We were subject to probably 35 vehicles that were left outside," General Sales Manager for Princeton Chevrolet Todd…...
Illinois bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
3+ week, 6+ day ago (951+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " 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 State…...
Iowa climate report warns rising insurance costs are tied to extreme weather
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (221+ words) IOWA, USA " The University of Iowa released its annual climate statement Monday, outlining how climate change is increasingly affecting insurance costs for homeowners and farmers across the state. Researchers say those temperature increases are translating into financial impacts, saying the…...
Quad Cities repair expert offers guidance for homeowners following severe storms
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (246+ words) News 8 This Week: July 13, 2025 DAVENPORT, Iowa " In the aftermath of Friday night's severe storms, homeowners across the Quad Cities are grappling with varying levels of storm damage, including flooded basements and damaged drainage systems." Local repair crews are working around…...