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Endorsements: Perez for Senate D42; Rodriguez for House D83; Scopa for House D84

The Daily Herald endorses Edgardo ‘Eddie’ Perez for Illinois Senate from District 42, and Jesse Rodriguez and Brian Scopa for Illinois House from districts 83 and 84, respectively.

Endorsements: Ellman for Senate Dist. 21; Gupta for House Dist. 41; DeLaRosa for House Dist. 42

Daily Herald endorsements: Morrison for Senate Dist. 29; Katz Muhl for House Dist. 47

Letters to the Editor

What wasn’t said about Constitution, immigration

Letter to the Editor
Oct 13, 2026 12:02 pm - In the “Your Views” section Sept. 28, Javeed Akhter attempts to “educate” Americans on our Constitution and an ancient Islam Constitution. In regards to the U.S. Constitu...
Consider the timing for library’s proposed expansion

Letter to the Editor
Oct 13, 2026 12:01 pm - I strongly support the Vernon Area Public Library and recognize the value it provides to our community, our families and our property values. My concern is not with the l...
Outdated ideas about socialism

Letter to the Editor
Oct 13, 2026 12:00 pm - In a letter, Larry Casey from Huntley offers his view of communism and socialism. He writes: “Socialism is an economic and political theory that holds that the public, as...
Democrats need to be doers

Letter to the Editor
Oct 13, 2026 12:00 pm - With the general election less than a month away, the Democratic Party has an alluring opportunity to alter the trajectory of the country and thwart the agenda of Preside...
Selling of animals at chains

Letter to the Editor
Oct 13, 2026 11:59 am - I’m a St. Charles resident and reptile owner, and I started a petition asking Petco and PetSmart to stop selling animals in their stores. Over 200 people have signed. I’m...

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