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A Citizens Utility Board specialist will discuss the new CUB Electric Vehicle Buyer’s Handbook and cover everything you need to know.  Use this link to receive the free Citizen’s Utility Board EV guide. This program is in partnership with Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB)

This event occurred on August 12, 2024.

Watch the recorded version of this event.  Please note the first four minutes are dedicated to Pathlights and their services followed by the Estate Planning presentation. 

A handout related to this presentation is available using this link.

In this presentation, attorney Michael J. Maslanka discusses power of attorney, living wills, last wills, trusts, deeds, and more.  Presented in partnership with Pathlights and Republic Bank.

Pathlights helps more than 15,000 people each year understand their options as they age. Our experienced team is highly specialized and works together united in our mission. We pride ourselves on collaboration with diverse partners and as a convener of conversation and action to promote policies that encourage a healthy aging community. We listen and empower our clients to take steps that can enhance their lives.

Speaker Bio: Michael J. Maslanka has been an attorney for over 39 years and is a graduate of Brother Rice High School and St. Xavier University. Michael is an attorney in the law firm of Sacks, Goreczny, Maslanka & Costello, P.C. He has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1984, and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and has been actively involved in their work for decades.

Michael has co-authored articles which were published in law journals. He has been a moderator and speaker at many Continuing Legal Education seminars, been quoted in the L.A. Times and in several law articles, and authors many legal articles for newsletters. He presents legal programs throughout the year at public libraries and fairs.

Over 39 years, Michael has represented or counseled thousands of clients, including laborers, doctors, judges, and lawyers, in a wide variety of cases. He is fluent in Spanish, and has been making in-home and nursing center visits for many years, to veterans, seniors, and disabled clients.

This event occurred on July 31, 2024.

Watch the recorded version of this event. Please note the first 3 minutes does not have sound. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Are you interested in going solar? Learn if solar is right for your home and how to get the most value out of your solar system from consumer advocate experts.

Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) is very excited about new solar incentives available to homeowners in Illinois. However, we know that with all the new advertising and high-pressure sales pitches it can be confusing to know what is best for you.

Solar basics will be covered, including: 

• How solar panels work with your home and the grid.
• An overview of state and federal incentives, including Illinois’ income-eligible program.
• The difference between leasing, owning, and community solar.

This program is in partnership with Citizens Utility Board.

View the slide presentation.

This event occurred on January 30, 2024.