The speaker of the Illinois House is signaling that insurance regulation will be a priority for state lawmakers when the ...

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Around 8.5 million drivers are registered in Illinois, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias's office. By law, all vehicle owners in the state are required to carry auto insurance.

Just weeks after Gov. JB Pritzker called for action following State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike for homeowners insurance, some state lawmakers and officials said they are renewing efforts to address the ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking on what his office said are "unfair and excessive" car insurance rates that are often charged to safe drivers. While premiums are supposed to be ...

Across America and here in Illinois, homes and cars are among the most expensive things people buy. But payments on these pricey purchases don’t end with mortgage or car loan installments. Insurance ...

Illinois drivers face a wide range of driving conditions, from pothole-ridden city streets in Chicago to icy rural highways in winter. These factors make vehicle protection a smart investment. With ...

Gender often plays a role in how car insurance companies determine rates, which can impact transgender and nonbinary people.

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