Minimum liability and full coverage are the two primary types of auto insurance on the market. Most insurers also offer add-on coverages and customization options to help you tailor your chosen policy ...

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For decades, Consumer Reports has offered drivers an unwavering recommendation for saving money: Shop around regularly for car insurance, ideally once a year. It’s good advice, but easier said than ...

Being a new homeowner isn't easy in the 2020s. Property values have skyrocketed, property taxes are higher, wealth inequality is bigger than ever, and even insurance rates for homeowners have seen a ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- If your auto insurance rate has skyrocketed, you're not alone. The ABC7 I-Team has received calls from several consumers whose policies have gone up hundreds of dollars, and they're ...

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.

Insurance provides financial protection by covering risks like accidents, health issues, or property loss, helping ...

Progressive is the top-rated car insurer in Illinois, according to our analysis. Travelers, Country Financial and State Farm are also among the state’s best car insurance companies. The average rate ...

Like everywhere else, the cost of car insurance in Illinois has gone up: Annual full coverage premiums in the state averaged about $2,376 in 2025, or just under $200 a month. CNBC Select reviewed ...

Penny Gusner is a senior insurance writer and analyst at Forbes Advisor. For more than 20 years, she has been helping consumers learn how insurance laws, data, trends, and coverages affect them. Penny ...