| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 27, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | March 27, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/03/27/climate-change-surge-home-insurance-rates-illinois |
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Illinois home insurance premiums are going up, and climate change-powered severe
weather is in part to blame.
Average U.S. home insurance rates climbed 12% last ...