Today I ventured over to the circuit clerk's office, to determine once and for all what I have to do to deep-six my middle name and BEHOLD: Apparently you get one freebie name change when you get married. According to the helpful clerk, I DO just have to present myself and my marriage license at the Social Security office in order to make the switch.
Also, words of wisdom from the Sooper Lube on Jefferson: NEVER MOON A WEREWOLF.
Mallory Medved is an assistant managing editor of weekly publications for
the Sun-Times News Group. She helps cover the Lincoln-Way area and towns
southwest of Joliet. Being naturally nosy has led her to a career in
journalism and fulfilled her dream of getting paid to read. Being a new
homeowner and a future bride, she's also perpetually broke, but enjoys
hearing about other people in the same situation. She lives in Plainfield
but is a native of New Lenox.
Christina Chapman is a Will County resident who desperately wants to live in Grundy County. But since she lost that battle with her boyfriend when they bought a house, she makes due covering Grundy County news for The Herald News in Joliet. When not covering municipal meetings, school events and finding the truth behind the latest coffee talk, she is trying to balance life as a young home owner who is fighting the stereotype that she is living in sin because she is not yet married. She hopes to share with you her perspective on life and the news in hopes that you’ll share yours.
When I got married two years ago, I marched into the social security office with my marriage license in hand. The woman asked me if I wanted to keep my last name. I had never thought of myself as a two last name person so I asked if I could keep it as a second middle name. She said that wouldn't be a problem, typed up the form, I signed it and then waited for my new social security card to come in the mail. I was suprised it was that easy. No notices, no fees, no fuss...unless you count how long I waited to actually talk to someone. LOL.