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Looking at various topics through a legal lens, Let’s Get Legal powered by Illinois State Bar Association leans on local, prominent attorneys and experts to broadcast an entertaining and engaging weekly legal radio show

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The battle of Indiana and Arlington Heights for the...

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2026/04/27

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.

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You could save money if you appeal your property taxes

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2026/04/27

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.

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Let’s Get Legal: Through the eyes of a retired judge

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2026/04/18

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. […]

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Your spouse might not automatically inherit...

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2026/04/11

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 […]

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Determining what to pay and when with IRS tax...

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2026/04/11

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 […]

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Let’s Get Legal: NCAA, true threats and AI policy in...

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2026/04/04

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 […]

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Caren Gertner: Are you leaving tax money on the table?

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2026/03/28

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 […]

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Frank Thomas vs. the White Sox: Who owns your name?

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2026/03/28

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 […]

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Navigant Law Group: What happens to your digital...

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2026/03/28

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 […]

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Leonard Trial Lawyers: Not guilty jury verdict for...

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2026/03/17

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.

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Navigant Law Group: What is probate and how does it...

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2026/03/08

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.

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Patrick Dolan: Discrimination and retaliation in the...

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2026/03/01

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen to discuss all things employment law. Patrick talks about the cases that he’s bringing forward for discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. He also talks about unfair vs illegal treatment. To learn more about how Patrick can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit […]

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Mike Leonard: Mark Zuckerberg, Trump’s tariffs and...

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2026/02/21

Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in a social media addiction trial, the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs and dive into this date in history.

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Don McGarrah helps determine whether you have a case

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2026/02/21

Don McGarrah, attorney and partner at McCready Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Don discusses personal injury cases and the general steps people can take to determine whether they have a case. For more information, visit McCready Law.

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Thinking about divorce on Valentine’s Day

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2026/02/14

Juli Gumina of the STG Divorce Law Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss whether Valentine’s Day is a time when people start thinking about divorce. Juli also talks about when the ideal time to call a divorce lawyer is, and a celebrity couple doing a divorce the right way. To learn more about what the […]

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Appealing your property taxes and receiving benefits...

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2026/02/02

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Caren discusses appealing property taxes and the percentage of people who receive a reduction. Plus, she answers listeners’ questions about how to lower their taxes if they are 65 or older and combine PIN […]

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Let’s Get Legal: Is letting your child play alone...

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2026/02/02

Audriana Anderson of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss a case of parents being reported to DFCS after letting their 6-year-old child scooter outside alone. For more information, visit andersonaa.com.

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Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy: Your overtime will...

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2026/02/01

IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what you need to know for the upcoming tax season. Plus, Steve talks about 1099 forms, W-4S, and new additions to documents. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.

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Chicago man ruled not guilty in murder-for-hire plot...

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2026/01/24

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss the ruling in the murder-for-hire case involving a Chicago man and ICE Commander Gregory Bovino. Joining them is Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan to talk about the latest employment news. The trio answer listener questions about retirement payouts, […]

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Estate planning attorney John Heggie: Real estate,...

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2026/01/17

Attorney John Heggie from Wochner Law Firm speaks to host Jon Hansen to discuss how the beginning of the year is a great time get organized and focus on your estate. John also answers listeners’ questions about moving across state lines, legal name changes, and modular homes. To find more information about how Attorney Heggie can help […]

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