Articles filed under Editorials

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  Editorial: Seize this rare second opportunity, Mr. PresidentJan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
  President Obama outlined the issues that will get his attention in a second term, but a Daily Herald editorial says that the biggest issue is to fix the partisan gridlock in Washington.
  

   

• Editorial: ‘A dream deeply rooted in the American dream’Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial observes the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. by saying that there is no better way to appreciate King's impact than by listening to his words from half a century ago.
  

   

• Editorial: Petition approval is matter of respect for votersJan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says that, even though we don't generally favor term limits, an Arlington Heights petition drive on the issue didn't have to die on a technicality.
  

   

• The Soapbox Jan 19, 2013 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors praise a gun proposal, call for compromise on a couple of fronts, and cheer on local singers and skaters.
  

   

• Editorial: Protecting our youngest at bedtimeJan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Not all parents follow experts' advice about safe sleeping practices for infants, and it's costing dozens of young lives each year in Illinois. The message needs a wider reach, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• The SoapboxJan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors urge both sides in Grayslake Elementary District 46 to reach an agreement quickly to get kids back in school. See what else they have to say in this week's Soapbox.
  

   

• Editorial: RTA’s tax questions merit broader studyJan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says that while it may be true that there's nothing illegal about downstate offices many Chicago-area corporations have set up, the RTA and other groups have raised serious questions that deserve scrutiny.
  

   

• Editorial: Towns wise to prepare on medical marijuanaJan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says that despite doubts about medical marijuana, the issue is moving quickly at the state level, so towns are wise to prepare now.
  

   

• Editorial: GOP Chairman Brady on the right trackJan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  State GOP Chair Pat Brady of St. Charles took a stand supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage in Illinois - a smart move both socially and politically, a Daiy Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: The need for prudence in early releaseJan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  As the state Department of Corrections begins its new early release program, public safety must be foremost in a well-thought-out implementation, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Let’s work together on school pension issueJan 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial asks for civility even in the most important debates of our times: Some of the most contentious issues we face demand collaboration and an appreciation that each side has concerns that are legitimate.
  

   

• The Soapbox Jan 12, 2013 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors take the news of the week and offer up their quick-hit opinions in The Soapbox.
  

   

• Editorial: Doing the right thing, no matter the costJan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial asks, "When was the last time you did something even though it would hurt your bottom line because it was the right thing to do?"
  

   

• Editorial: Doing the right thing, no matter the costJan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial asks, "When was the last time you did something even though it would hurt your bottom line because it was the right thing to do?"
  

   

• Editorial: To our departing lawmakers, thank you Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Fifteen suburban lawmakers left public office when the legislative session ended this week in Springfield. We owe them thanks for their dedication to what can be a frustrating job, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Don’t lose momentum for compromise on pension reform Jan 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says that while it's disappointing lawmakers couldn't reach agreement on a pension solution, they should keep the sense of urgency that finally brought some progress.
  

   

• Editorial: A job well done by Aurora’s police, community Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Aurora had no murders in 2012, a feat to celebrate by both the city's police department and the community groups it works with, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Take flu precautions for yourself, others Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  With the flu season off to an earlier-than-usual start, it's best to keep those sniffles and achoos! at home away from others, a Daily Herald editorial reminds us.
  

   

• Editorial: Our congressmen and the fiscal cliff testJan 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial criticizes the votes of Roskam, Hultgren and Walsh against the fiscal cliff compromise while calling for new representatives Duckworth, Foster and Schneider to show seriousness of purpose in finding ways to reduce spending in Washington.
  

   

• The Soapbox Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors share their opinions, compliments and even some gripes.