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 ...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The cost of auto insurance spiking, an ongoing issue for consumers since the pandemic. New proposed Illinois legislation could provide drivers with some relief. There are ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. IILINOIS (WGN) — Illinois has found itself ...

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Illinois drivers might soon experience a significant shift in how their car insurance rates are determined. In an effort to make insurance pricing more equitable, Illinois ...

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.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a new effort to address disparities in how car insurance rates are determined and prevent insurance companies from using socio-economic data like credit scores, zip codes and ...

Car insurance is required to drive in Illinois, but the Illinois Secretary of State's office said so many people can't afford the insurance that they're risking driving without any coverage these days ...

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 ...

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