NWS Confirms Wind Damage in McDonough County, IL — Aug 19, 2026
NWS Quad Cities confirmed thunderstorm wind damage near Sciota, McDonough County, IL on August 19, 2026, downing power poles and tree limbs.
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Roofing Contractor’s First Amendment Fight Against Iowa’s Public Adjuster Law
Industry Alert — Federal Court Decision — August 2026. In a decision the restoration industry has been watching for months, the Eighth Circuit just ruled that when a state tells a contractor what it can say to storm-damaged homeowners, the First Amendment has something to say back. Case analyzed: Shamrock Hills, LLC v. State of Iowa, No. 25-2991 (8th…
Class 4 Impact-Resistant Roofing in Illinois: A Homeowner’s Guide to UL 2218 Shingles, Wind Mitigation, and Insurance Premium Credits
A Class 4 impact-resistant (IR) shingle is a roofing product that has passed the UL 2218 standard’s 2-inch steel-ball drop test — the highest rating in the four-tier UL 2218 system. In Illinois, Class 4 IR shingles are not subject to a mandatory premium discount under state law (unlike Texas under HB 1183), but several…
Curt Testa — Property Restoration Specialist (Illinois / Chicagoland)
Contact Curt / Request an Inspection Direct (Curt): 630-750-6853Allied Emergency Services, Inc.: 1-800-792-0212Website: https://www.alliedemergencyservices.com/ Fastest way to get help: Call Today to schedule an inspection or emergency service. If it’s an urgent safety issue (active leak, collapse risk, downed lines), contact local emergency services first. Who is Curt Testa? Curt Testa is a Property Restoration Specialist with Allied…
Historic August 2025 Hail & Wind Storms Slam Illinois – What Homeowners Need to Know
Severe weather swept across Illinois on August 16–17, 2025, leaving behind a path of hail up to 3 inches in diameter, winds up to 70 mph, and tornado touchdowns. Thousands of homes across northern Illinois, including the Chicago metro, Rockford, and Champaign areas, were impacted. As a licensed Illinois roofing and restoration contractor, we’ve broken…