As severe weather rolled through Chicagoland Tuesday evening, WGN viewers shared photos of hailstones and storm damage.

Homeowners should consult a professional roofer to determine whether hail-resistant shingles are a good fit, as insurance premiums and deductibles have increased significantly in recent years.

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Before filing a hail damage insurance claim, understand the potential costs, risks and whether it's worth the effort. Learn when to file and when to pay out of pocket.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hail is among the most damaging types of weather phenomena across much of the United States, particularly in the center third of the country.

Winter storms can reduce foot traffic to a brick and mortar retail business. There’s also supply chain disruptions, power outages, property damage, spoiled inventory and more to consider during the ...

The scars left on houses look like shotgun blasts, sometimes. In the aftermath of major storms, Andrew Shick, owner and chief executive of Illinois-based firm Roofing USA, has driven through suburbs ...

Wind gusts over 70 mph, hail bigger than baseballs and strong tornadoes are all possible from these storms.