Articles filed under Editorials

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  A small step in right direction on budget crisis
  Feb 23, 2012 12:00 AM A Daily Herald editorial says it's good that Gov. Pat Quinn is emphasizing the state's budget realities; we just want to see more detail on the key issues of pensions and Medicaid.
  

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  Richmond for Illinois Senate Dist. 25, GOP
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Dave Richmond for the Republican nomination for Illinois Senate District 25.
  

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  Brownfield for Illinois Senate Dist. 23, Democrat
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Greg Brownfield for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Senate District 23.
  

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  Pierog for Senate Dist. 25, Democrat
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Corinne Pierog for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Senate District 25.
  

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  Pankau for Senate Dist. 23, GOP
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Carole Pankau for the Republican nomination in Illinois Senate District 23.
  

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  Noland for Senate Dist. 22, Democrat
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Michael Noland for the Democratic nomination in Illinois Senate District 22.
  

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  Turelli for state House, Dist. 58
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Lauren Turelli for the Republican nomination for Illinois House District 58.
  

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  White in Illinois Senate 31, GOP
  Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald endorses Michael White for the Republican nomination for Illinois Senate District 31.
  

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  Schneider for 10th Dist., Congress
  Feb 21, 2012 12:00 AM The 10th congressional district Democratic primary features four strong candidates who have carefully considered the challenges we face. Our nod goes to Brad Schneider of Deerfield, who strikes us as the most collaborative and independent of the group.
  

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  Coolidge for 6th District, Congress
  Feb 21, 2012 12:00 AM In the sprawling 6th congressional district, Barrington Hills accountant Leslie Coolidge is a solid choice for Democrats selecting a candidate to challenge Wheaton Republican Rep. Peter Roskam.
  

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  Foster for 11th District, Congress
  Feb 20, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald recommends Bill Foster for Congress among Democrats in the 11th District.
  

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  Duckworth for 8th District, Congress
  Feb 20, 2012 12:00 AM The Daily Herald recommends Tammy Duckworth for Congress on the Democratic ticket in the 8th District.
  

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  The sentiment behind our endorsements in Election 2012
  Feb 19, 2012 12:00 AM A Daily Herald editorial lays out some of the factors that will guide the newspaper's candidate endorsements, which will begin on Monday.
  

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  Nothing funny about political corruption
  Feb 17, 2012 12:00 AM On the heels of a report focusing on corruption in Chicago and Illinois politics, a Daily Herald editorial says some corrections have been made but more are needed.
  

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  Can we avoid gridlock on transportation funding?
  Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM A Daily Herald editorial says it's true something needs to be done to fund transportation projects in the suburbs and elsewhere, but the U.S. House's plan is not it.
  

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  These dinners build community
  Feb 15, 2012 12:00 AM Editorial: Nothing creates community better than breaking bread with someone you hadn’t met before. So hats off to Elgin businessman Jeff Turner and his legion of volunteers for pulling off another successful community dinner in Elgin — this time for Valentine’s Day.
  

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  To fight teen drug abuse, parents must be alert
  Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM The war on drug use among teens in the suburbs can't be successful unless parents are knowledgeable, active and alert to what is happening, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

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  Lessons from two DuPage teacher contracts
  Feb 13, 2012 12:00 AM A Daily Herald editorial says negotiators for a teacher contract in Oak Brook can learn something from their counterparts in West Chicago.
  

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  Should local schools share teacher pension burden?
  Feb 12, 2012 12:00 AM A Daily Herald editorial warns that the state should proceed with caution on any idea that would shift responsibility for pension funding to local school districts.
  

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  Put a price tag on every Illinois bill
  Feb 10, 2012 12:00 AM Lawmakers should see the price tag on any bill they're considering, the Daily Herald Editorial Board says. But last year, that happened on only nine of 650 bills.