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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 saving the world.

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 with anything, let alone help with a stadium. To read more of Ben’s stories, visit capitolnewsillinois.com/news.

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.

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 how Attorney Leonard can help you, visit leonardtriallawyers.com or call (312)380-6559

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.

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 call (312)380-6559

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 can help you, call him at 1-312-332-7800 or visit contidolanlaw.com.

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 consultation, call 224-539-8821 or visit www.vanddlaw.com.