Tariffs Set to Increase Car Insurance Premiums It will come as no surprise to any car owners that the cost of their insurance has risen considerably over the course of the past two years. Insurance companies have listed multiple factors as contributing to their need to raise rates. The most common reasons listed, in addition to a swell in the number of claims, are the increased cost of both n...
Read MoreChicago Fire Filming in our Building
It appears our building, 915 W Huron, will feature in an episode of Chicago Fire
Subject: Filming Notice for "Chicago Fire"
Hello Residents, Tomorrow, Friday, February 14, "Chicago Fire" will be filming on the first floor near the hospitality suites, loading dock and units #112 and #113. Filming will begin at 6am and conclude by noon, with all production items rem...
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving
Urban Insurance wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
Please drive safely, the weather might have a few surprises in store for us all,
and may your Black Friday shopping be successful.
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________________________________________ Thanksgiving's Office Hours 2023
Urban will Close at 3:00pm on Wednesday and then reopen on Frid...
Read MoreTen ways to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft:
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 Illinois
Secretary of State, reported by CBS Chicago. The thefts account for 10% of all registered Kias and 7% of all registered
Hyundais in...
Read MoreHoliday Season Hours
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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:
Christmas
December 23rd Closing at 3:00pm
Closed December 24th, 25th & 26t...
Read MoreBeaubien Family and Chicago History
The Beaubien family and Chicago History
Like 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 ...
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