Virtual Event Recordings and Handouts
The Great North American Eclipse
Watch the recorded version of this event by clicking here.
The recording is available to view through April 10, 2024.
The Great North American Eclipse
Did you see the solar eclipse in 2017? Get ready to do it all over again! There is another impressive solar eclipse coming up in April 2024! The Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols will explain what eclipses are, where to see them, when to look, and how to view solar eclipses safely.
For more information on eclipses, the following websites are recommended:
timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8
Speaker Bio: Michelle Nichols is Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL, and has worked at the Adler since June 1995. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University. Ms. Nichols leads all of the Adler Planetarium’s telescope, observatory, and public sky observing initiatives and events. Before landing at the Adler Planetarium, Michelle worked at U.S. Space Camp (Titusville, FL), the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium (Cocoa, FL), and the Staerkel Planetarium (Champaign, IL).
Since 1999, Michelle has been a popular local speaker, giving hundreds of presentations to more than 130 public libraries, community organizations, and senior living facilities.
The live version of this event occurred on March 20, 2024.
Legal Planning for Families with Special Needs Children
Watch the recorded version of this event by clicking here. Please note the first 30 minutes is the presentation followed by a Q&A. The recording is available to view through May 1, 2024.
There are ways to ensure your child with special needs will stay financially secure – now and later, when you’re no longer able to provide support. Gain legal advice on ways to ensure your child will stay financially secure, while continuing to qualify for government benefits, as they grow into adulthood. Presented by Attorneys Shannon Briggs and Kevin Ward of DDV Law, Ltd.
Attorney Shannon K. Briggs is an Associate Attorney with DDV Law, Ltd. where she is a tenacious advocate for elders and people with disabilities. Ms. Briggs devotes her legal practice to Elder Law, including Special Needs and Estate Planning, Guardianships, Probate & Estate Administration.
Attorney Kevin S. Ward is an associate attorney with DDV Law, Ltd. Kevin excels with his work in the courtroom and currently handles contested guardianship and probate cases for DDV. With respect to special needs law, Kevin handles advocacy with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in schools for students throughout the Chicagoland area and special needs planning for parents of children with special needs.
This event occurred on April 2, 2024.
Navigating Solar Options
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.
You may view the slide presentation here.
This event occurred on January 30, 2024.