Extreme weather events like California fires contributing to insurance rate increases in Illinois
From the wildfires raging in Southern California to devastating floods on the eastern seaboard, the impact of those disasters is being felt across the country in the way of rising insurance premiums.
How California wildfires are affecting Illinois residents
As California deals with devastating wildfires, a new study shows how their impacts can be seen right here in Illinois. The fires are burning thousands of acres on the West Coast—something that happens all too often.
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Desmond Claude scores 31 to lead Southern California over No. 13 Illinois 82-72
Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead Southern California to an 82-72 win over No. 13 Illinois.
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Oregon, California join lawsuits over Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship
Washington, Arizona and Illinois joined Oregon in one case, while California and other Democratic states filed a separate lawsuit.
Illinois quick hits: State Farm cancelled insurance before CA fires; Kohl's closing two Illinois stores
State Farm cancelled insurance before CA fires Bloomington-based State Farm is being accused of canceling thousands of fire insurance policies in California just before the massive wildfires. More than 10,
Illinois legislator, firefighter reacts to CA wildfire response
An Illinois fire department says the systems needed to fight a fire as large as the ones in California don't exist.
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Will LA wildfires prompt insurers to ditch California? Not necessarily.
State Farm and Allstate stopped offering new homeowner policies in the state in 2023, but the market may be too big to exit entirely, experts say.
Allstate to raise Illinois homeowners insurance rates by 14.3%
In its filing, Northbrook-based Allstate said nearly 248,000 customers in Illinois will be affected by the 14.3% homeowners rate increase next month.
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IL American Red Cross offering volunteer positions for California wildfires
As wildfires continue to hit California, the Illinois American Red Cross is stepping in to assist people in need. The regional communications manager said with hundreds of volunteers working, their goal is to provide food,
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Desmond Claude scores 31 to lead Southern California over No. 13 Illinois 82-72
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead Southern California to an 82-72 win over No. 13 Illinois on Saturday. Wesley Yates III had 15 points - shooting 7 of 8 ...
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Allstate files for rate hike of 14.3% for Illinois homeowners
Allstate plans to raise homeowners’ insurance rates by 14.3% for Illinois customers. The move, disclosed in a state filing, comes as insurance companies face billions in losses from wildfires in California.
How Iowa, other states across the US are preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday ordered state public safety and corrections officials to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.