“Civil Unions in Illinois: Love, Life, Death, Taxes, and Philanthropy” will take place Thursday, Oct. 6, 8:30-10 a.m., at the Law Offices of Schiff Hardin LLP on the 66th floor of the Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr.

Kim Kamin and William R. Franzen, both from Schiff, will discuss topics such as what the civil-union law intends to accomplish and updating estate plans.

For more information, contact Laura Weinman at 847-475-7400, ext. 230 or lauraw@mcgawymca.org.