OPINION

Can Connor Cover? Once Again, The Bears Give Me Hope

One thing about me when it comes to the sports I enjoy is that above all else, I am a man of hope.

The Penalty Box: The Bears Are Still A Mess

The subject of the possibility of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears came up again this week. Despite what even the highest-ranking official in their front office says, I wonder if I will see it in my lifetime.

Sheriff Addressed Issues In The Jail Since Taking Office

Once taking office I knew how important it was going to be to have the right leadership in every division of the office, and the jail was certainly no exception. Upon taking office, I appointed Lt. Kevin Gelbaugh as the jail commander and Chad Marsh as the assistant jail commander, …

Chip Shots: Wrong Side Of The Bed Sunday

I was a member of Toastmasters International, a speaking and communication club affording several opportunities to improve the aforementioned skills along with improving brevity.

Be Vigilant When It Comes To Protecting Yourself From Identity Thieves

Be Vigilant When It Comes To Protecting Yourself From Identity Thieves

Can Connor Cover? Parity Is The Name Of The Game, As Well As The Perfect Excuse

It appears the magic of last season has worn off completely.

The Penalty Box: Why Pete Rose Can Never Get In

Pete Rose died last week.

Chip Shots: My Fall Break Comes Naturally

October is here. There are certainties as… certain… as… death and taxes for me.

Like The Rules Of Driving, Here Are 10 Rules For The Retirement Road

Learning to drive is an important milestone in one’s life. Other milestones, like retirement are no different – we look forward to it, but we need to prepare and we can do that by learning the “rules of the retirement road.”

Can Connor Cover? Return of The Mac And The (Merciful) End Of The Sox

As I’m sure at least some of you realized, this column was absent last week. I apologize, and I promise it’s not because my Week 3 picks were god awful.

The Penalty Box: Stadiums Make A Huge Difference

The baseball season is over for the Cubs and White Sox. Sadly for one, mercifully for the other.

Chip Shots: Get Back To Work

I feel a little different today. This column, in a rare instance, was prepared late last night. Many times, I am opining while referring to your Saturday morning in the present.

Avoid Common Investment Pitfalls Along Your Road To Retirement

Planning for retirement should really start as soon as you get your first real job, but it should continue through each stage of life.

The Penalty Box: Time To Re-Examine Expectations

We are through Week 3 of the NFL season and Week 4 of the college football season.

In Our Democratic Republic, It Is Important To Vote

So many have come up to me concerned about the condition of our nation. My response back to them is “that we need to pray and then vote!”