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State overview

Tree removal in Illinois

Illinois: 4,862 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees, across 102 counties. Licensing, permits, insurance contacts and every county.

wind reports mentioning trees
4,862
thunderstorm wind reports
6,859
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Where trees come down most

Counties by storm reports mentioning trees, 2016–2025

CountyReports
Cook County469
Kane County196
Will County177
DuPage County159
Champaign County138
Sangamon County134
McHenry County119
McLean County106
Vermilion County102
Peoria County101
Lake County99
Tazewell County94
Winnebago County88
Henry County79
DeKalb County76

Source: NOAA Storm Events

Counties FEMA rates relatively high or very high

Ice storms4 of 102 counties
Strong wind33 of 102 counties
Tornadoes14 of 102 counties

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Licensing

Our research found no Illinois license that applies to tree work statewide. Cities and counties can still require contractor or business licenses, so check locally, and before any work begins ask the company for a certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation coverage.

Insurance

What a homeowners policy pays for a fallen tree is written in the policy, so the insurer is the first call. Complaints about a claim go to the Illinois Department of Insurance. Who pays when a tree falls

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Questions people ask

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