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November 23, 2025 Judge Sara Ellis’s order for ICE agents has been put on hold
Michael Leonard, Federal Defense Attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss updates on the 7th Circuit Appellate Court and Judge Sara Ellis. The court has temporarily blocked a preliminary injunction handed down by federal Judge Sara Ellis, which restricted how often agents could deploy chemical agents against protesters. Plus, the two discuss other trending legal news.
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November 15, 2025 Senate Bill 2111 aims to change how we do public transportation in Illinois
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben discusses what was in the transportation bill, from funding to the addition of coordinated schedules. Plus, Ben shares what he’ll be keeping his eye on, like immigration updates and fallout from the government shutdown. To stay up to date on what Ben is reporting, visit capitolnewsillinois.com.
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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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November 08, 2025 Let’s Get Legal: ICE raids in Chicago and data breaches
Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers and Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan join Jon Hansen to answer all listeners’ legal questions. Mike and Patrick discuss ICE raids in Chicago, data breaches, and interviewing for jobs via video questions.
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Let’s Get Legal: Can holiday PTO be denied?

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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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November 01, 2025 Who is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance? | The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates
Jon Hansen is joined by Social Security Disability Attorney Jeff Rabin of The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates to talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI. Jeff also discusses autism, cancer, and whether caregivers qualify for benefits. To reach Jeff, call 312-431-1000 or visit www.rabinsslaw.com.
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Let’s Get Legal: Can holiday PTO be denied?

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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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November 01, 2025 Clifford Law: Two Boeing crash cases are set for trial on Monday
Kevin P. Durkin, Personal Injury Attorney and Partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the upcoming trial for the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 MAX8 jet in Ethiopia. For more information on Clifford Law Offices, visit www.cliffordlaw.com.
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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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October 27, 2025 Can you be sued for leaving a fake negative review for a business?
Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving fake negative reviews online to opinion dating boards, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.
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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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October 19, 2025 Governor JB Pritzker’s taxes show more than $10 million income
Ben Szalinski, Statehouse reporter at Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what is happening in Illinois politics. Ben breaks down the latest in funding public transportation and the veto session at the end of the month. The two also discuss JB Pritzker taxes and more. For more reporting by Ben, visit capitolnewsillinois.com.
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Let’s Get Legal: Can holiday PTO be denied?

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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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September 27, 2025 The 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program is from October 1st – November 17th
IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. The two discuss the 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty program. For more information, visit fightbacknow.com.
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Let’s Get Legal: Can holiday PTO be denied?

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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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September 27, 2025 Navigant Law: Planning a legacy as a small business owner
Susan Dawson, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss representing small business owners and the importance of estate planning before it’s crunch time. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.
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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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September 21, 2025 Breaking down online defamation with Erin Russell
Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss defamation. From leaving online reviews, posting to social media, and answering listener questions, Erin breaks down what counts as defamation. For more information, call 312-994-2424.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7722171/7722171_2025-09-21-215311.64kmono.mp3
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Let’s Get Legal: Can holiday PTO be denied?

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Is Congress coming for college sports?

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Chicago sisters made millions in a real estate scheme

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Let’s Get Legal: Patrick Clancy on 60 Minutes

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End-of-Life law: Where is the line?

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