Author Archives: Gina Robbins
Tornado Readiness This Spring
After the rash of Spring tornadoes we've already seen this year, you might want to consider taking a few precautions, and making sure that your family knows what to do if a tornado is headed your way. In a typical year, … Continue reading
How should my Chicago business prepare for the 2012 NATO summit?
On May 20-21 the NATO Summit is being held in Chicago. More than 7,500 dignitaries and 3,000 international journalists are expected to take part in activities. Officials also expect between 10,000 and 50,000 protesters to convene in our Windy City. … Continue reading
Spring Maintenance Tips
With last weekend's "spring forward," and Chicago temperatures spiking up to 70-80 degrees later this week, it might be time to attack your spring maintenance list. Here are a few helpful tips to be sure that your home and yard are … Continue reading
Health & Safety: Just a tap away with these mobile apps
Now that you have that hot new smartphone or tablet, you are going to do something more than play games and make calls, aren't you? They're called smartphones for a reason, you know. In fact, there are literally hundreds of … Continue reading
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Watch out for windshield repair fraud
They're turning up all over…at gas stations, car washes, parking lots, even in your own driveway! I'm talking about "windshield bullies." They're on the loose and a major contributor to the 23 percent increase in fraudulent insurance claims this year. … Continue reading
We’re Moving and Will be Closed Friday Sept. 30
Forest Agency is moving and our offices will be closed on Friday September 30. We will have limited phone service available only for emergencies, and our voicemail system will be down all day. To report a claim, click on the link to … Continue reading
Don’t become a victim to auto theft
Every 30 seconds, a motor vehicle is stolen in the United States. Using Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that annual property losses from these thefts are approximately $5 billion. Although technology and aggressive law … Continue reading
Life Insurance: What are you waiting for?
No one likes to think about it. What if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness, or suffered a fatal accident? What if your were suddenly gone and your family members had to manage on their own? Have you done … Continue reading
Cleaning up water damage in your home
Curling rolls of soggy carpeting and area rugs…Soaked cardboard boxes of photos and other treasured documents… Matted and misshapen stuffed toys…Water-stained sofas, recliners and lampshades… Sadly, mounds of these and other damaged goods are becoming an all-too-frequent sight at … Continue reading
