Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

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Illinois lawmakers are considering changes to how car insurance rates are set. Why it matters: Senate Bill 1486, which passed ...

Insurance premiums rose 18% between 2025 and 2026, to an average premium of $181 per month, according to the car insurance ...

Travelers is the cheapest car insurance company in Illinois for a variety of driving records, and Progressive also offers low rates Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kara ...

Every U.S. state, with one exception, requires drivers to carry a minimum level of auto insurance to legally operate a vehicle. Liability coverage is designed to protect other people and their ...

Did you know there are eight types of car insurance? Some are required by law and vary depending on where you live, while others are optional. We’ll break down each type to help you figure out which ...

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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 ...

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 ...