Ten ways to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft:The average price of a new car is now over $48,000, that’s a 47% increase over the past four years. Late model used cars, historically where people turned to save 40% -50%, now have skyrocketed to an average price of over $34,000. The good news is that Carjackings have recently fallen across the city; unfortunately, motor vehicle theft is up...
Read MoreUsing a Tow Truck to Make a Car Fly
Using a Tow Truck to Make a Car Fly.Even before Roswell introduced the world to the term flying saucers, we were told our future would be one where flying cars whisked us around town. When "The Jetsons" premiered in 1962 nobody was surprised that George Jetson's commute to his office did not involve roads. Despite the predictions and phantasies, our vehicles have remained on the ground. A 21-...
Read MoreInsurance for Hyundai and Kia vehicles
Insurance for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.Despite the soaring number of thefts of Hyundai and Kia models, we still offer Insurance for those vehicles. In Chicago, there were over 7,000 thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in 2022, according to data from the IllinoisSecretary of State, reported by CBS Chicago. The thefts account for 10% of all registered Kias and 7% of all registeredHyundais in...
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____________________________________________________________________________________ Urban Insurance would like to wish you and your family a happy, healthy Holiday Season.May 2023 be a year filled with peace, joy, where your hopes and dreams are fulfilled. Please note that our holiday office hours will be:ChristmasDecember 23rd Closing at 3:00pmClosed December 24th, 25th & 26t...
Read MoreBeaubien Family and Chicago History
The Beaubien family and Chicago HistoryLike most long-time Chicagoans I know the names of many streets, schools and parks; but seldom are we aware of the people and events from which the names derive. Chicago history is built layer by layer, comprised of countless stories over hundreds of years. Some of the most well-known are accounts are of tales of the rich, powerful and famous; but the compl...
Read MoreOvernight Winter Parking Ban in Chicago.
Chicagoans know to be on the lookout for signs stating No Parking when snow is over 2”but many drivers miss the signs declaring the Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Chicago. The department of Streets and Sanitation, who are tasked with keeping our streets clear, posted this notice reminding residents of the new law. Since most Chicagoans are not fortunate enough of having a garage, or ...
Read MoreWhy is gas so expensive in Chicago?
America has largely achieved the right to claim energy independence, since our energy exports have surpassed net imports; so why is gas so expensive in Chicago?Yes, that is a "7" in the picture, we have gotten to a point where Chicago stations are charging $7.29 for a gallon of gas; granted, few people use that grade of fuel, but even Regular is $6.59. At that rate a delivery van will use $100 ...
Read MoreBBB Complaint Free Car Insurance Award!
BBB Complaint Free Car Insurance AwardUrban Insurance Agency proud to announce that we received a 2021 Better Business Bureau® Complaint Free Car Insurance Award.Founded in 1912, the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) is a private, nonprofit association dedicated promoting consumer confidence. They carry out their mission by providing the infostructure for people to file a written complaint against...
Read MoreElectronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program
New Insurance Law: The Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program is in effect.The Illinois Secretary of State, Jesse White, is launching a new program called the "Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program," in an effort to crack down on uninsured motorists.Insurance has been mandatory in Illinois since Jan. 1, 1990, but there has always been a percentage of car-owners who...
Read MoreHalloween in Chicago
Halloween in Chicago is a time when kids get to dress-up as a favorite character, gather with friends and roam from house to house collecting as much candy as possible. When I was a child, I can remember starting early and putting in hours of ringing bells till I had shopping bags full of candy. As a parent in Chicago, my wife and I took our son and his friends trick or treating, ever careful ...
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