UPDATE: In a 9:15 p.m. news release, the Illinois State Police said Illinois 16 is open to traffic. CHARLESTON — Emergency officials are encouraging motorists to avoid Illinois Route 16 east of ...

Illinois State Police reportedly responded shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday to the crash site and learned a motorcycle struck a vehicle.

Abe Scarr, director of the Illinois Public Interest Research Group, said there is currently no regulatory oversight in Illinois over the rates State Farm sets.

(The Center Square) – State Farm’s plan to raise homeowners insurance rates by more than half a billion dollars in Illinois has reignited calls from consumer advocates to overhaul how the ...

Scarr said Allstate and State Farm have been big players at the Illinois State Capitol for many years, which could explain why Illinois cannot reject or modify excessive rate hikes.

Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White held an "Off to College Trunk Party" for Chicago high school graduates Saturday on the Near North Side.

State Farm Insurance is increasing homeowner insurance rates in Illinois while decreasing auto insurance rates. CBS News Chicago reported that home insurance rates will increase by 27%.