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Are insurers wary of a more tornado-prone Illinois?

September 18, 2026·21 min
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With a torrid pace of storms this summer, Illinois is approaching the highest number of tornadoes recorded in one year by any state. Host Jeanne Sparrow talks with Crain’s Mark Weinraub about how these storms may impact insurance rates.Plus: Amtrak’s plan near Rate Field sparks South Side fury, developer bets $113 million on on Mag Mile office-to-apartment conversion, public opinion continues to sour on data centers and Eric Lefkofsky's daughter is the test case for the new science of making a hit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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