Opinions

Morton Grove’s new cop cars

When several of Morton Grove’s police vehicles were ready for rotation out of the fleet, Police Chief Mark Erickson needed to make a decision. The Crown Victorias served the department well, but Ford discontinued the model. Erickson asked Mayor Dan Staackmann for his advice. Staackmann …

Keep records of vital information for elderly parents

Sometimes we make assumptions about the information that we have or don’t have when it comes to our parents, grandparents or other seniors in our lives. Unfortunately the moment we realize that the information we need is not available is usually during a crisis.

Taking stigma off incontinence

Watching daytime TV, and all of the commercials for incontinence products, one might think that incontinence is a normal part of life and aging.

This Apple has sour taste

Dear Fixer: I cannot download any apps on my iPhone. It says my account is disabled. After I sent a request to the Apple support email address, I received a response from an iTunes adviser who said it appeared that my account had been disabled due to “chargeback orders” they had received from my credit card issuer.

Art of compromise is what’s needed now

In the aftermath of last week’s election, I’ve been listening to my friends on the right and the left. They are saying the same thing, and that’s what worries me.

Christmas shopping, philosophically speaking

Now that that pesky presidential election is over, it’s time to concentrate on what’s really important. Christmas shopping. But before you can shop, you have to decide what to get friends and family, collectively known as loved ones.

Stop ‘straw buyers’ of guns

For years Chicago and Cook County officials have been pushing a law that would help close the spigot of guns flowing illegally into the city. So far, the National Rifle Association has blocked the law in Springfield, but officials here should keep pushing. The so-called …

How about veggie McDonald’s here?

McDonald’s is opening two vegetarian-only restaurants. Not, unfortunately, in one of the hipper neighborhoods of Chicago, or even somewhere in California. But in India — in Amritsar and Katra. This makes sense. For reasons of religion and tradition, Indian diets tend to be low in …

Official: Man fired BB shots at Morton Grove mosque

MORTON GROVE — A man who lives next to a mosque in north suburban Morton Grove has been charged after he allegedly fired a pellet rifle at the building while 500 people prayed inside. David Conrad, 51, lives just east of the mosque and faces …

Letter to the editor: Other avenues for public comments exist in Morton Grove

MORTON GROVE — In the guest essay of July 5, 2012, Eric Poders castigates people who run after rumors. I believe he is referring to the introduction of a Tilted Kilt Sports Bar in Morton Grove. I do not consider this a rumor, as the …

To parents: Teen-drinking parties have host of consequences

First, the Park Ridge Police Department congratulates the graduating seniors at Maine East and Maine South high schools. We are all very proud of the work our students did this year and wish them success in their futures. The department also recognizes all of the …

Letter to the editor: Support for District 207 foundation appreciated

As the District 207 Educational Foundation prepares for its annual Benefit Dinner, it has much for which to be thankful. Previous donations by community members, alumni, local businesses, parents, and teachers have made it possible to award grants which benefitted students at Maine South, West, …

A ‘Moneyball’ lesson in life: ‘Get on base’

I’ve decided that the correct answer for just about any question this spring is: “He gets on base.” That answer comes from one of last year’s best movies, “Moneyball.” That simple phrase answers the questions put to Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A’s, …

Shimkus: Senator Kirk is coming back

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed piece submitted by U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, regarding the status of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park, who is in recovery from a stroke he suffered in January. As a member of the Illinois congressional delegation, …

BLASER: Frauds and phonies are nothing new to Springfield

The recent news that a portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln hanging in the governor’s mansion in Springfield is a fake proved not only interesting but also somehow appropriate. It was interesting because all things dealing with President Lincoln are, at the very least, “interesting.” Appropriate …