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It's that time of year againwhen many of us in the Illinois hop into a plane, train, or automobile to spend the holidays with far-flung friends and relatives. The prospect of holiday travel fills our heads with all kinds of thoughts: the cost of the trip, the presents we may give or receive once we arrive, the meals we will share, the fights we hope to avoid having with certain family members... Too few of us, however, think about travel insurance.
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Before winter strikes in Illinois, most of us tuck away our summer clothes and bring out the sweaters, coats, and scarves that will keep our bodies cozy when there's a chill in the air. But how many of us take similar steps to prepare our homes for winter weather? Readying your home for winter, also known as "winterizing," will not only help you and your family to stay snug and warm while saving money on energy bills, but it may also protect your home from damage that can lead to costly repairs.
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The magnitude 5.8 earthquake in central Virginia this summer was felt throughout the Eastern Seaboard, and had everyone, even those of us in Illinois, thinking about the potential for another natural disaster in the U.S. Those who live on the West Coast have experienced their share of scary tremors, and even residents of the Midwest and South are threatened by quakes originating in the New Madrid Fault Line. Since virtually every portion of the U.S. is vulnerable to earthquakes, it is prudent to be prepared.
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The heat and humidity that tend to lurk around in the summer months around Illinois create the perfect recipe for thunderstorms. Occurring either late in the afternoon after big black clouds slowly build up and rumble or springing up out of nowhere, they often come with high winds and heavy rains.
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