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Flood Insurance Bill Makes Waves the Doings Weekly

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Flood insurance bill makes wavesThe Doings Weekly30, leaving serious problems in its wake. In May, the House Financial Services Committee unanimously approved HR 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act , sponsored by Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL). The full House passed the bill in mid-July. ... and more& » Read the full story: Flood insurance bill [...]

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Pictometry's Roofing Reports Picked Up by Illinois Firm Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Pictometry's roofing reports picked up by Illinois firmRochester Democrat and ChronicleBut it has been using its imaging library and technology to branch into business lines including roof construction and insurance. The two companies unveiled the new arrangement this week while at the International Roofing Expo in Orlando. and more& » Read the full story: Pictometry's [...]

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You'll Know Quinn Is Serious if ... Chicago Tribune

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Chicago Tribune You'll know Quinn is serious if ...Chicago TribuneBut three weeks ago, in his State of the State address, the governor offered, depending on how you count, between nine and 15 new ways for Illinois to spend money that it doesn't have. So we're eager to hear how the governor squares his dreams of [...]

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APILDebt ShowdownTopinka130 Chicago Tribune

by Illinois Department of Insurance

AP-IL--Debt Showdown-Topinka,130Chicago TribuneTopinka points out in a press release that Illinois gets money from the federal government to pay for everything from construction projects and education to Medicaid, the health insurance program for the poor. and more& » Read the full story: AP-IL--Debt Showdown-Topinka,130 - Chicago Tribune Tags: United States, construction projects, Chicago Tribune APILDebt, [...]

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Passions Flare as House Debates Birth Control Rule Pittsburgh Post Gazette

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Passions Flare as House Debates Birth Control RulePittsburgh Post GazetteBy ROBERT PEAR, The New York Times WASHINGTON -- President Obama's compromise plan to require free insurance coverage of contraceptives for women touched off a tumultuous debate on Thursday in which members of Congress mixed political theater with ... and more& » Read the full story: [...]

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Walter's Gem Helps Penn State Top Illinois 31 GoPSUsports.com

by Illinois Department of Insurance

GoPSUsports.com Walter's Gem Helps Penn State Top Illinois, 3-1GoPSUsports.comOver the next two innings, he struck out three and allowed just one hit before his offense added an insurance run. In the bottom of the fourth, DeBernardis fired a leadoff single to left before Bobby Jacobs was drilled in the back by a pitch. ... and [...]

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Deadline Nears for Health Insurance Legislation Bloomington Pantagraph

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Deadline nears for health insurance legislationBloomington PantagraphEarlier this year, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services said Health Alliance and Humana had submitted bids to provide health insurance that were costlier than Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Lawmakers, employees and Health Alliance said ... and more& » Read the full story: Deadline nears for health insurance [...]

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Elephant Insurance Hiring More Workers in Henrico to Handle Texas Expansion Richmond Times Dispatch

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Elephant Insurance hiring more workers in Henrico to handle Texas expansionRichmond Times DispatchIt opened its US headquarters in Henrico in 2009 with 47 people, selling auto insurance in Virginia before expanding into Maryland last March and Illinois in August. Perryman said the company hasn't decided where it will go next. Read the full story: Elephant [...]

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Regulators Seize Illinois Bank Wall Street Journal

by Illinois Department of Insurance

WISC Madison Regulators Seize Illinois BankWall Street JournalUS regulators seized an Illinois bank, the third in that state to fail this year. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday that the sole office of the Bank of Commerce, of Wood Dale, Ill., was closed. Advantage National Bank Group, ...Small Illinois bank fails; 26th shuttered in [...]

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Wolves' Winning Streak Snapped CBS Local

by Illinois Department of Insurance

CBS Local Wolves' Winning Streak SnappedCBS LocalFormer Wolves forward Brett Sterling set up Peoria's go-ahead goal in the second period and provided the insurance goal in the third as the Rivermen earned a 4-1 Illinois Lottery Cup win in front of 10912 fans at the Allstate Arena. and more& » Read the full story: Wolves' [...]

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Fallin Pitches Okla. to Chicagobased Businesses BusinessWeek

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Bartlesville Radio Fallin pitches Okla. to Chicago-based businessesBusinessWeekFallin visited Chicago on Thursday, meeting with several Illinois-based businesses that currently have a presence in Oklahoma. They include insurance giant Blue Cross Blue Shield, transportation company Navistar, and Acconia, which manufactures wind ...Fallin pitches Okla. to Chicago-based businessesKFDA all 103 news articles& » Read the full story: [...]

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Naming Names Latest Tactic in Scholarship Fight Chicago Tribune Blog

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fightChicago Tribune (blog)Monday, the Better Government Association posted online a “nice” list — a roster of members of the Illinois General Assembly who have voluntarily opted out of the controversial legislative scholarship program. That century-old perk annually allows ... and more& » Read the full story: Naming names latest [...]

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Illinois Governor Appoints 12 to Workers' Comp Advisory Board Insurance Journal

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Illinois Governor Appoints 12 to Workers' Comp Advisory BoardInsurance JournalAbbett is currently the human resources and safety manager at Holten Meat Inc. Previously he worked as safety and training manager at The PD George Co., director of safety and insurance for the city of Granite City, a claims adjuster for Crawford Co. ...Governor Quinn Announces [...]

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Quinn Name Andrew Boron State Insurance Chief Crain's Chicago Business Blog

by Illinois Department of Insurance

IGNN (press release) Quinn name Andrew Boron state insurance chiefCrain's Chicago Business (blog)Pat Quinn Friday named Andrew Boron, a veteran of both state government and private-sector insurance work, the new head of the Illinois Department of Insurance. He will succeed Michael McRaith, who left several months ago for a top federal post.Governor Quinn Announces Key [...]

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Cyclones Sweep Illinois at 'Big Pond' in Weekend Series Gear Up for Playoffs Iowa State Daily

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Cyclones sweep Illinois at 'Big Pond' in weekend series, gear up for playoffsIowa State DailyThe Cyclones got some insurance with a goal from forward Derek Kohles. Kascsak, who also scored the game-winning goal Saturday, has been on a hot streak lately. He had nine points (four goals, five assists) in his last five games. Read [...]

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Debate Heated Over County Board Members' Benefits LaSalle News Tribune

by Illinois Department of Insurance

Debate heated over county board members' benefitsLaSalle News Tribune... the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund minimum requirement to 1000 hours of work per year from 600 beginning Dec. 1, 2012, which will make it improbable board members could ever qualify for the retirement benefit. However, on health insurance, ...'Everybody on this board deserves what they get'MyWebTimes.com [...]

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