LaPrairie Mutual Insurance Co.

05/29/2026

When lightning strikes, know how to protect yourself.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

The sizzle of the grill and the smell of summer favorites mean grilling season is here! ☀️🍔🌭

But with the fun can also come an increased fire risk if proper safety steps aren’t taken. Keep these important grilling safety tips in mind this summer:

🔥 Keep grills away from homes, decks, railings, and overhanging branches
🧼 Clean grills regularly to prevent grease buildup
🧯 Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
👀 Never leave a grill unattended while cooking
👧 Keep kids and pets at least 3 feet away from the grill

Enjoy your favorite summertime foods safely all season long!

05/24/2026

☀️🌊 Kickoff to Summer Means Pool Season is Here! 🌊☀️

As temperatures rise, pools become a favorite place to cool off and have fun—but safety must always come first.

Before diving in this summer, remember these key pool safety tips:
• Always supervise children closely—designate a “Water Watcher”
• Make sure pool gates and barriers are secure and self-latching
• Teach kids basic water safety and swimming skills
• Keep rescue equipment and a phone nearby
• Never swim alone

A few simple precautions can prevent tragedy and keep summer fun for everyone. Let’s make this a safe and enjoyable pool season across Illinois! 💙🏊‍♂️

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend has arrived the unofficial kickoff to summer! Before firing up the grill for the season, make sure it’s clean and ready to go.

Roughly 1 out of every 5 grill fires involves grills that haven’t been cleaned. Grease buildup can quickly turn dangerous.

Take a few minutes to clean your grill, check propane connections, and keep anything flammable away from the cooking area. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday weekend! 🔥🍔☀️

05/15/2026

Older adults, children, and pets are at an increased risk during home fires. Home fire sprinklers help increase escape time by controlling the fire quickly, giving those who may need extra assistance more time to escape safely.

05/15/2026

“Two families working together” is a strength of the Doyle and Wheeler family farms.

05/12/2026

Tornadoes move quickly, so your response should, too.

05/11/2026

Modern home fires burn faster and become deadly in minutes. In one- and two-family homes, the rate of death in reported fires was 44% higher in 2024 than in 1980. Home fire sprinklers can help save lives by controlling a fire before it spreads. Learn more at HomeFireSprinkler.org.