Articles filed under Editorials

• Editorial: Yes to school shooting drills, no to mandateFeb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  Drills that would prepare students for a possible school shooting are a good idea, but Gov. Pat Quinn's proposal to require them goes too far, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Key phrase to remember after Quinn speech: More to comeFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  The governor has three short weeks to complete a budget proposal, and his next speech absolutely must contain the details lacking in last week's State of the State address, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• The Soapbox Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  Read editors' comments about a tiny new river resident, pocked roads and other winter hazards, and an amazing acronym.
  

   

• Editorial: A model reminder for youth sportsFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial notes that a sportsmanship reminder posted by the Hoffman Estates Park District is a good reflection on the true spirit of youth sports -- and a model for all youth sports programs.
  

   

• Editorial: Price of District 54 raises keeps going upFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  Raises as high as 22 percent given to a handful of Schaumburg Township District 54 administrators a few years ago still are costing taxpayers, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: The evolution of the public’s forumFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says that the change at dailyherald.com to a different system for commenting aims to encourage a more thoughtful and constructive discourse, while reinforcing the important public forum newspapers have always provided.
  

   

• Editorial: A welcome experiment in fight against drugsFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says a new coordinated "Chicago Strike Force" could be a useful advance in the battle to keep hard drugs off of suburban streets.
  

   

• Editorial: Let’s eliminate local electoral boardsFeb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  An upcoming legislative proposal that would help reduce unfair politics of local elections deserves support, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Tackling bill a way to continue the debate Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  A proposal to limit the number of days young football players in Illinois can tackle in practice should spark a good debate about player safety, a Daiy Herald editorial says.
  

   

• The Soapbox Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors reflect on school safety in Glen Ellyn, the proposed pension summit and successful suburbanites in football, skating and police work.
  

   

• Editorial: Give mental illness the attention it needsFeb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Sandy Hook school shooting has put mental illness front and center as a way to possibly prevent future violence. A Daily Herald editorial says that conversation must continue.
  

   

• Editorial: Ryan is out of prison, but little is different in IllinoisJan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
  Former Gov. George Ryan's release from federal prison stirs a Daily Herald editorial to reflect that not enough has changed in Illinois government.
  

   

• Editorial: No need to arm school personnelJan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
  Arming school personnel is not the answer to safety concerns in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Crime, cops and the privilege of a pensionJan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says the case of a former Round Lake Beach police officer convicted of a sex crime is an example of why Illinois should toughen pension forfeiture regulations to include crimes committed while off duty.
  

   

• Editorial: Sincere budget work needed in SenateJan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
  While there's merit to U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren's proposal to required the Senate to pass a budget or forfeit their paychecks, what's needed is real effort in Congress, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Sincere budget work needed in SenateJan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
  While there's merit to U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren's proposal to required the Senate to pass a budget or forfeit their paychecks, what's needed is real effort in Congress, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Sports, the disabled and equal opportunityJan 27, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial voices support for the concept of sports opportunities for students with disabilities -- but adds that the concept needs to be implemented in a reasonable, affordable and sure fashion.
  

   

• Editorial: Giving the discussion on suburban housing a new shapeJan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial highlights a new report on suburban housing that emphasizes cooperation among communities and the use of demographic data in planning developments.
  

   

• Editorial: Two lessons from a crisis of confidenceJan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial emphasizes the importance of Schaumburg's internal investigation into the arrests of three detectives on drug charges and of its open communications with the community.
  

   

• Metra raises out of sync with fare hikesJan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
  Metra's timing in granting 299 employees pay raises of up to 33 percent over several years could hardly be worse, a Daily Herald editorial says. Fares go up Feb. 1 for riders using 10-ride tickets, on the heels of major fare increases in 2012. Even more disappointing is the agency's lack of transparency in approving the pay hikes.