Happy 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.______________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanksgiving's Office Hours 2023Urban will Close at 3:00pm on Wednesday and then reopen on Frid...
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Ten 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...
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Need Insurance help 24/7

Have Questions, or need insurance help 24/7?Few of us live 9-5 lives, more than ever we find ourselves searching for answers after traditional office hours. So, if you find yourself in need Insurance help 24/7, our assistant Amy Mentis can provide answers to many of your questions. She is still learning, so she, and we, apologize if she asks for clarification or fails to give you a complete enou...
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Using 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-...
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Insurance 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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Holiday 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:ChristmasDecember 23rd Closing at 3:00pmClosed December 24th, 25th & 26t...
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Beaubien 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...
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Overnight 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 ...
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Limousine, Medicar, and Public Transportation Insurance

Need PT or MC Plates?Let us save you money on your Limousine, Medicar, and Public Transportation Insurance. The license plates for Public Transportation need to be renewed by each year at the end of June; whereas the license plates for Limousines end December 30th.We offer free quotes for Limousine, Medicar, NEMT, and Public Transportation Insurance.  Urban Insurance Agency ha...
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Why 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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