Late last year, my son had a COVID exposure, so he got a rapid test at the Center for COVID Control in Darboy. He said he was in and out in a jiffy and thankfully his test came back negative. So, he had a very positive experience there. But not everyone did. Last month, the […]
A comparative analysis about wills, marital property agreements, and revocable living trusts to help you determine which option is right for you and your loved ones: Consideration Will Marital Property Agreement Revocable Living Trust Cost Typically less “upfront” cost, but greater administration cost (i.e. probate process) Low “up front” and administration costs Greater “upfront” costs […]
While it’s only been a few weeks, I’m still bummed about the Packers’ loss to the 49ers. We had the #1 seed and home field advantage throughout the playoffs, plus, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers lost, which theoretically would have made our path even easier. The only thing that could have made the game worse […]
When I was a kid, I loved playing with Legos. I had some castle sets and some space sets, but my favorites were the Legoland town sets. It’s too bad Lego didn’t partner up with Star Wars until 1999, to coincide with the release of ‘The Phantom Menace.’ Since then, Lego has worked with several […]
Last fall, the Chicago Bears announced that the team signed a purchase agreement for Arlington Park, a suburb about 30 miles northwest of the Windy City. The team had been trying to renegotiate its lease with the city for their longtime home at Soldier Field, which expires in 2033. If the two sides can’t agree […]
We have lived with COVID-19 for nearly two years. During the early part of the pandemic when we were all stuck at home, young kids really struggled without socializing with their friends in person. As a result, virtual interaction skyrocketed, as did the platforms that hosted virtual networks. While grown-ups know all about Zoom and […]
My buddies and I began playing softball in the Kimberly Recreation Association in 1992. Sponsored by our office, the Legal Eagles were considered the Atlanta Braves of the KRA – while we made multiple appearances in the championship game during the 1990s, we were only able to come away with one title in 1995. Despite […]
Elon Musk always seems to be making headlines. Sometimes it’s good news, like being named ‘Time’ magazine’s “Man of the Year” or being identified as the world’s second richest person, with an estimated net worth of $151 billion. Sometimes it’s bad news, like reports of Musk having to pay $11 billion in taxes. Or, when […]
Earlier this fall, I watched ‘The Dirt,’ the biopic about Mötley Crüe that explored the debauchery of the ‘80s metal band’s hard-partying lifestyle, which was filled with booze, drugs and women. Oh, and rock’n’roll. One of the movie’s more shocking scenes recounts the time that bassist, Nikki Sixx, overdosed on heroin. A friend called 911, […]
On Tuesday, July 6 of this year, I returned to work after a relaxing weekend at my in-laws’ cottage where we celebrated Independence Day. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a fire broke out at Konica Minolta Supplies Manufacturing Co.’s Tatsuno Factory in the Tatsuno, Nagano Prefecture area of Japan. Company officials, working […]