Piershale: Coordinating spousal Social Security benefits
Social Security is very supportive of marriage. Thanks to spousal and survivor benefits, a spouse who has little or no work history can rece…
McSweeney: It is time for federal tax reform
One of the first things President Ronald Reagan accomplished after winning the 1980 presidential election was to help pass legislation in 19…
Oliver: Supporting role can be key in breast cancer battles
Battles come in all shapes and sizes, just as people do.That’s especially true for breast cancer bat…
McCaleb: Illinois medical marijuana law is too restrictive
The first car crash nearly cost Yajaira Santiago her life.The second might have just saved it.Now, t…
Top 10 Trivia with Jack DeRue
Greetings! Jack DeRue here, your seeker of secrets, ready for another round of trivia.1. More than 5…
Oliver: Tom Petty proved to be perfect ‘Highway Companion’ for years
Like a lot of people, I find myself shocked and saddened at the unexpected death of rocker Tom Petty last week. One minute he’s finishing up…
Centegra Health System: Feedback makes us better
In recent months, community members have shared their opinions about local health care services in newspaper articles, letters to the editor…
Begalka: A different result requires a different approach
I was a young kid when the University of Texas tower shooting occurred, but I remember it was all over the news.
Top 10 Trivia with Jack DeRue
Greetings! Jack DeRue here, your retriever of reality, ready for another round of trivia.Before I be…
Penkava: Music never fades from a voice of the past
As I write this column, I am listening to my old friend Paul’s music on the stereo. I hear his familiar voice, its folky baritone resonance …
Oliver: Walk to End Alzheimer’s is step in the right direction
On Sunday, more than 650 people are expected to take a walk for a cause near and dear to my heart. T…
