Geetanjli Malhotra, Chicago, and Zack Christensen, New York City, N.Y., were married June 16, 2012, at Esplanade Lakes, Downers Grove, Ill. The reception was held at Esplanade Lakes. The bride was given in marriage by her maternal uncle, Bittoo Sadana, St. Louis. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Madhu Malhotra, Orland Park, Ill., and Amarjit Malhotra, Chicago. The groom is the son of Steve and Lori Christensen, Sherrard. Maid of honor was Raashi Bhalla. Best man was Jordan Christensen. Bridesmaids were Britt Christensen, Shereen Hare, Lauren Nachinson, Jackie McLaughlin and Wendy Stellpflug. Groomsmen/ushers were Dallon Christensen, Varun Malhotra, Todd Swanson, Jeremiah Johnston, Matt Johnson, Sameer Bhalla, Karan Sadana, Rohan Malhotra, Anshey Bhatia, Shaan Bhatia, Jason Nash and Joseph Loomis. Geetanjli graduated from Sandburg High School, Orland Park, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois College of Law. She is employed at Sidley Austin LLP. Zack graduated from Sherrard High School, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Illinois College of Law. He is employed at Citigroup, New York City. The couple's new address is New York City. The honeymoon destination was Hawaii.
Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period. 1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team. 1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank. 1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.