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Mina Bloom, Reporter at Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the ‘City's Worst Landowner '. Mina shares the story of Suzie B. Wilson and her sister, Swedlana Dass, who ran a real estate scheme together and were caught because of unpaid rat fines.

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss the latest trending legal news. From the holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy Trial to waiting for juries and bench trials, Michael and Jon cover these topics and more!

On this edition of Let's Get Legal, Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen to discuss Illinois' new End of Life Options Act, which permits medical aid in dying for qualifying terminally ill adults. Together they examine the law's safeguards, legal challenges from disability-rights advocates and Catholic providers, and […]

Taylor Matichak and Dennis Lynch, attorneys at Coleman Lynch, join Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss how they provide union members with valuable education on workplace safety and their legal rights. Taylor talks about how her personal experience with a workplace injury led her to a career fighting for injured workers. Dennis talks […]

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Let’s Get Legal to break down the Lindsay Clancy Case. The Judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after a jury deadlock. Lindsay was being charged with first-degree murder of her three young children, and her lawyer said she was suffering from postpartum […]

Grace Kelley of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss legal representation for individuals affected by asbestos exposure. Grace talks about the most difficult parts of a case, negligent companies, and the fact that asbestos is still present in homes and job sites. For more info, call 312.466.1669 or visit vogelzanglaw.com.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen to highlight three major trials this summer that are all connected by social issues. Michael discusses the settlement Meta and several states reached after a lawsuit claiming Meta's social media algorithm was designed to harm children's mental health, the Luigi Mangione case and why public interest was so […]

Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss mesothelioma and the steps to take if you’re exposed to asbestos. Christian explains how exposure could happen through one's household, automobiles, and construction sites, and what the latency period for exposure means. For more information, call (312) 466-1669.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss estate planning, power of attorney, and answer questions from texters and callers. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the rights of workers who have been contracted by companies and formally employed, the difference, and what it means to you.

Megan Shore, a Plaintiff’s Attorney at Shore Injury Law, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the alarming and complex nature of navigating issues of assisted living abuse and some of the science behind the patient neglect she has witnessed in her career.

Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss the current state of asbestos litigation, why cases are moving so quickly through the courts, and what makes Illinois so unique for asbestos cases.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss all manners of trusts, power of attorney, and answers questions from texters and callers. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss estate planning, including how to handle unequal inheritance distributions, joint bank accounts, and protecting inheritances for a child during a divorce. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the current state of asbestos litigation, why cases are moving so quickly through the courts, and what makes Illinois so unique for asbestos cases.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the two certainties in life: death and taxes. She breaks down the taxes that can impact estate planning, including income, capital gains, estate taxes, and more. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss legal representation for individuals affected by asbestos exposure. Listen in as Christian reminds listeners that exposure occurs not only in industrial trades but also through asbestos-contaminated household products like talcum-based baby powders and cosmetics, noting the firm’s recent success in upholding a […]

On this edition of Let's Get Legal, the duo of Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen. Michael Leonard debunks common myths about lawyers that people believe to be true based on what they see in movies or TV shows. Patrick Dolan discusses ten things employers do that may seem illegal but actually are […]

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Mike also shares his experience attending the hearing of the US Attorney for the Northern District of illinois for a complaint that was filed. For more information about Michael Leonard, visit leonardtriallawyers.com

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. In a discussion about secretly recording a meeting, salary hours, and age discrimination, Patrick talks about ways to address these issues and more. Plus, how Illinois is addressing AI in the workplace, from hiring processes to monitoring work. To […]

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss how the federal death penalty still exists even though Illinois has abolished its state death penalty, Supreme Court gun decisions, and more.

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Let's Get Legal to discuss estimated taxes, 1099 workers, and answer listener questions. Visit fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649 for more information. Stevens book, Fight Back Now – Freedom Through Preparation and 1099 Reporting – A Professional Guide, is available on […]

Attorney Audriana Anderson joins Jon Hansen to discuss the anonymous tip that launched an investigation into the family of Pete Buttigieg and what kind of cases people have if their family is impacted by a similar tip. For more information, visit andersonaa.com or call 630-877-5800.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the case of a Unitarian Universalist employee who went against her company and what she claimed. Patrick shares how the company was challenged, the Pope commenting on AI and seeking religious exemptions in general. For more information, visit www.contidolanlaw.com or call 312-332-7800.

Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss what happens in college disciplinary proceedings. Michael also talks about preparing students to testify and the need for student rights.

Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss basement floods and selling homes. Can you go after the seller for not disclosing prior flooding? Dave shares what can happen to sellers if they withhold that information or lie. Plus Dave answers listener questions about estate planning.

On this airing of Let’s Get Legal, Jon Hansen is joined by Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard to discuss trending legal cases. They talk about the fallout from the grand jury transcripts of the Broadview Six case and a senior prank gone wrong for a Kendall County teen. Plus, to discuss the delayed property taxes, Caren Gertner, […]

On this airing of Let's Get Legal, the duo of Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan and Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard join Jon Hansen. Michael Leonard talks about the Broadview 6 trial and the allegation of misconduct before the grand jury. Patrick Dolan covers work-from-home job scams that workers should be careful of. For more information on Patrick Dolan, visit contidolanlaw.com For […]

Most generals don't lead from the front. But on June 6, 1944, this 56-year-old leader gave his men confidence, having learned from his experiences in the trenches of World War I. Jon Hansen tells the story that has been somewhat lost to history, about one brave man exemplifying the heroism of hundreds of thousands of men […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the bill designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, why May 31 is such an important date, and how there’s real concern the Bears could be in Indiana. Ben talks about senators completely opposed to the concept of helping billionaires […]

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss all manners of trusts, power of attorney, and answers questions from texters and callers. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss the ADA being signed into law by President Bush and, in more current news, legally breaks down President Trump’s “slush fund.” Plus, as always, Michael answers questions from listeners, including one caller who was detained and questioned by the Secret Service. To find more information about […]

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss all manners of trusts, power of attorney, and answers questions from texters and callers. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss some of the biggest legal stories in the news this week as they debate favorite baseball teams. Plus, he talks prom, why he defends criminals instead of prosecuting them, and answers questions from listeners. To find more information about how Attorney Leonard can help you, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or […]

Julie Herrera from the Law Office of Julie O. Herrera joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about employment law. Julie talks about FMLA, retaliation, and sexual harassment allegations in the workplace. For more information, visit julieoherrera.com or call 312-479-3014.

How is debt handled when you die? John Heggie of Heggie Law Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss where the debt goes and who ultimately pays it. Plus, the two chat about passing property down to your kids and whether a trust affects the homestead exemption on houses.

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about what’s trending in employment law. Patrick talks about how the Illinois Supreme Court is expanding compensable pre‑ and post‑shift time. The two break down what this means for workers and more. To learn more about how Patrick […]

Joe Vito, Personal Injury Attorney at Vito & Dollenmaier Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to talk about his journey to becoming a personal injury attorney. Joe shares what his law firm specializes in, the importance of reporting your injuries immediately, and how photos can hinder or help your case. To arrange a free […]

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss AI-generated work and whether or not people should be able to copyright their creations. Erin also talks about a case of a man using AI to create music and bots to stream it. For more information, call 312-994-2424.

Jason Mazzone is a professor at the University of Illinois and the Director of the Illinois Program in Constitutional Theory, History, and Law. He joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to break down how the Supreme Court makes decisions, how the emergency docket works, and how the court has decided national issues quickly and […]

Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about the bill designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. The two also talk about redistricting for votes and the possibility of taxing the rich in Illinois. To read more of Ben’s stories, visit capitolnewsillinois.com/news.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. As a real estate tax attorney, Caren shares what the process is like of helping clients reduce their property taxes in Cook County. To learn more, visit gertnerandgertnerltd.com or call 312-782-9222.

Mike Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio's Jon Hansen to answer all listeners' legal questions. Also joining the team is retired Judge Patrick J. Sherlock, who will discuss his time on the bench and how he approached every case. For more information on Leonard Trial Lawyers, visit www.leonardtriallawyers.com or call 312-872-8495. […]

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how your spouse might not automatically inherit what’s yours after you pass. The two talk about the importance of having a will or a trust and how not having one can negatively impact you. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can […]

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Let’s Get Legal to discuss estimated taxes, 1099 workers, and answer listener questions. Visit fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649 for more information. Stevens book, Fight Back Now – Freedom Through Preparation and 1099 Reporting – A Professional Guide, is available […]

Mike Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney of Leonard Trial Lawyers, and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join WGN Radio's Jon Hansen to answer all listeners' legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss the NCAA, AI policy in schools, and more. Mike talks about a case he worked on where the charge was making a true threat. Plus, Patrick talked about […]

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal. With South Suburb residents facing reassessment in 2026, Caren discusses appealing property taxes and reveals that roughly 80% of appeals result in a reduction. She also walks through senior exemptions and answers listener questions about what to do […]

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss name and likeness rights. Using Frank Thomas’s lawsuit against the Chicago White Sox over jersey sales as a jumping-off point, Erin breaks down who owns your name and likeness and why you don’t have to be a celebrity to protect it. For […]

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. Millie breaks down how probate works, what a trust does, and more! She also shares timely advice on digital asset planning including how to set up legacy contacts on your phone, email, and […]

Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Mike talks about a case he worked on that resulted in a not-guilty verdict on all counts.

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest trending estate planning news. Millie breaks down how probate works, what a trust does, and more! For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.