Last month I wrote about two of the four concepts that guide my understanding of the pursuit of equity — the "we" and the personal equity journey.

There's a lot to be said for public hearing processes in Oak Park. January opened with two notable but medium-sized proposals heading to either the Plan Commission or the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The news coverage of the impeachment hearings disrupted my tranquility.

In a One View essay published here last month [Property taxes and equity, Viewpoints, Dec. 11], I argued that we must stay centered in our empathy when discussing property taxes in Oak Park. 

We don't want to engage in idle speculation. We don't want to extrapolate from a couple of instances. But as 2020 begins, we're wondering if Oak Park has reached a saturation point on restaurants.

I think we are all in agreement that the holiday season is a time for reflection, a time for coming together, and a time for friends and family, kith and kin, to learn some things. 

This month, this year marks my official entry into the retirement years. Because I am turning 66, I can collect Social Security, Medicare and retirement benefits. 

Yesterday morning, Pastor Walter Mitty woke up feeling something like sadness.

We have residents here who are dedicated to cleaning up litter.