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House considers auto insurance measure allowing consumers to appeal hikes

By Marni Pyke
May 21, 2026 7:22 pm - The bill addressing steep increases in premiums passed the Senate with a number of Republicans objecting.
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows

By ALI SWENSON
May 19, 2026 2:19 pm - Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace could plummet by nearly 5 million people this year, shrinking the number of participants in the program by more than 20%, according to a new analysis from the healthcare research nonprofit KFF.
Extended warranties are a waste of money. Here’s what you can do instead.

By Kevin Brasler
May 16, 2026 12:05 pm - Retailers prey on our “loss-aversion” tendencies to sell extended warranties. These “peace of mind” plans are enormously profitable for the companies that sell them, but they’re usually terrible deals for consumers.
Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake counties

By Claire O'Brien
Apr 30, 2026 8:24 am - Resource fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.
Think your auto insurance rates are too high? Legislation could give Illinois consumers a break

By Marni Pyke
Mar 29, 2026 12:15 pm - Senate considers insurance reform bill to curb excessive auto and home rate increases, but industry warns it will do the opposite.
Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes Illinois House, awaits Senate action

By PETER HANCOCK
Mar 24, 2026 3:15 pm - A bill giving the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to review and regulate premiums for both auto and homeowners insurance passed the House March 19 and now awaits Senate action. The bill would prohibit “excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory” premiums.
Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing

By JOSH FUNK
Mar 02, 2026 3:13 pm - Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates.
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates crops up again in Springfield

By Peter Hancock
Feb 14, 2026 12:15 pm - Illinois lawmakers are poised to make a second attempt at passing a bill that would give state regulators more authority to control the rising cost of homeowners insurance.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

By ALI SWENSON
Jan 01, 2026 4:05 pm - Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired Dec. 31, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

By Paige Winfield Cunningham and Peter Whoriskey
Dec 22, 2025 11:54 am - Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.

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