Articles filed under Editorials

• Editorial: Build the pedestrian bridge — quicklyMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  A pedestrian bridge at Higgins Road and I-290/Route 53 near Schaumburg has been planned for years, but unfortunately it didn't come before a cyclist's death last week. Work on the bridge begins soon, but that intersection should be made safer immediately, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Time to pass federal shield legislationMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
  This Daily Herald editorial, citing the surveillance of AP phone conversations, calls for federal shield legislation that strenghens the protections for source relationships with journalists.
  

   

• The Soapbox May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Editors sound off on heavy issues like education funding and cameras in the courtroom and some not-so-weighty ones, too (like home brewing and dog leashes).
  

   

• Editorial: Brighter days for open recordsMay 17, 2013 12:00 AM
  Illinois has received high marks for transparency, but does that conflict with another report showing a spike in appeals to the attorney general stemming from denied information requests? Maybe not, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: More of the same in gambling billMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says that the latest in a long line of proposals to expand gambling is still too big and too vague.
  

   

• Editorial: Assaults on core values of freedom cry out for responseMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  As with the government's abuses at the IRS, a Daily Herald editorial urges Illinois' Washington delegation to demand answers on the secret subpoena of AP telephone records and hold those responsible accountable.
  

   

• Editorial: Internet sales taxes should be collectedMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  The U.S. House should follow the Senate's lead and approve a bill requiring the collection of state and local sales taxes on items sold over the Internet, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: ‘New’ veterans need a listening earMay 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  The "new" veterans returning home since 9/11 have new types of needs, and their communities' engagement with them will be crucial to their success, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   
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  Editorial: The time for pension reform is at handMay 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  This Daily Herald editorial says that with momentum building for public pension reform, the legislature ought not back down now; meaningful change is required and nothing less will do.
  

   

• Editorial: Towns must talk, cooperate in fight against floodingMay 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  The argument between Des Plaines and Mount Prospect over Levee 37 -- and its impact on the amount of flooding recently in Des Plaines -- emphasizes the importance for all flood-endangered towns to cooperate and share information, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: End retirement payouts for unused time offMay 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  Policies like the one allowing state police troopers to bank unused time off and get large payouts when retiring should be changed, a Daily Herald editorial says,
  

   

• Editorial: Something to talk about on pensions -- but just a startMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says Sen. John Cullerton's proposed pension solution at least provides a start for a serious discussion of alternatives but fears it would still leave the bulk of the problem at the feet of taxpayers..
  

   

• Editorial: Expedite federal help for flood victimsMay 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  We know officials understand the enormity of what many flood victims in our region face, and a Daily Herald editorial urges them to work quickly to expedite the assessment process and issue the federal disaster declaration to help residents, businesses and local governments.
  

   

• Editorial: A public pension approach with some promiseMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  The pension bill approved by Speaker Michael Madigan and passed in the Illinois House is far from a perfect solution, but it is workable and fair, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   
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  Editorial: The tenure of Arlington Heights Mayor Arlene MulderMay 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  This Daily Herald reflects on the legacy of Arlene Mulder who leaves office this week after 20 years as village president of Arlington Heights, a model suburb that has largely been remade during Mulder's tenure.
  

   

• Editorial: A changing of the guard across the suburbsMay 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  It's been a long time since the suburbs have seen so many new mayors at once. But all of the outgoing leaders have left an important mark on their towns, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: A healthy dose of inspirationMay 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  The focus and determination of the participants in the Daily Herald's Fittest Loser Challenge are examples of how to go about reaching toward all sorts of personal goals, an editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Update the teen drug abuse conversationMay 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial calls for a stronger message from both parents and the community about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.
  

   
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  Editorial: Teaching languages is serious businessMay 1, 2013 12:00 AM
  The importance of dual language programs, already offered by many suburban school districts, will only grow in the coming years, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   
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  Editorial: Collins’ declaration a major first stepApr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
  Veteran NBA player Jason Collins' declaration that he is gay will help pave the way for more gay athletes, on any level, to live their lives openly. That's why the announcement is so important, a Daily Herald editorial says.