Statewide insurance reform in Illinois is in the works, though efforts are in the early stages.
The Illinois secretary of state’s office launched the “Driving Change” advocacy campaign in July to gather information and start developing legislation.
The campaign aims to further understand the factors driving high rates and gather evidence of potentially unfair rate practices, in part through a series of virtual town hall meetings.
During these community meetings, the SOS’s office will seek to gather input and stories from Illinois residents about any unfair or discriminatory auto insurance rate practices they’ve faced.
“The cost of your car insurance in Illinois isn’t based on your driving record — it’s based on things such as the neighborhood where you live and your credit score,” wrot