Quarter to ping-pong ball hail confirmed across 4 northern Illinois counties, Aug 22
Quarter to ping-pong ball hail confirmed across 4 northern Illinois counties on Aug 22, 2026. Sycamore, Machesney Park, Mendota, Savanna affected.
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NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Whiteside County IL; Tornado Possible
NWS issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Whiteside County IL on Aug. 21, 2026, with 60 mph winds and 1-inch hail.
NWS SVR warning – 1.25″ hail, 60 mph, tornado possible – La Salle County, IL
NWS Chicago issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for La Salle County, IL on Aug. 21, 2026, bringing 1.25″ hail and 60 mph wind gusts near Mendota.
Power Dry v. Bean Explained: Why Illinois Storm Restoration Contractors Cannot Negotiate, Advocate, or Communicate About Coverage With Insurance Carriers — Or the Assignment Is Void
Published: May 23, 2026 Author: Curt Testa, Owner and CEO, Allied Emergency Services, Inc. Credentials referenced: Illinois Licensed Roofing Contractor #104.019029 · IICRC Certified Restoration Firm #70133670 · in the building trades since 1999 In Power Dry of Chicago, Inc. v. Bean, 2022 IL App (2d) 210043, the Illinois Appellate Court (Second District) affirmed the…
IL DOI Bulletin 2026-02 Just Eliminated the Contractor–Public Adjuster Referral Model in Illinois. Here’s What It Actually Says — and Why the AOC Model Is the Only Compliant Path Forward.
Published: May 21, 2026 Author: Curt Testa, Owner and CEO, Allied Emergency Services, Inc. Credentials referenced: Illinois Licensed Roofing Contractor #104.019029 · IICRC Certified Restoration Firm #70133670 · in the building trades since 1999 On January 26, 2026, Illinois Department of Insurance Director Ann Gillespie issued Company Bulletin 2026-02, addressed to all Illinois public adjusters….