Articles filed under Editorials

• Editorial: Local elections and democracy close to the bone Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  If you took a pass on early voting, Tuesday's your day to take an active role in the future of your community, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Our endorsements in Fox Valley political contestsApr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  A summary of our Fox Valley endorsements in Tuesday's elections.
  

   

• The Soapbox Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  Student drug testing, idling cars and an anti-pothole app are among the topics Daily Herald editors discuss this week.
  

   

• Editorial: Proposal for surplus forest funds a win-winApr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial urges Lake County forest commissioners to make a fiscal statement and adopt a proposed compromise on use of $1.6 million in surplus funds.
  

   
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  Editorial: Still plenty of ways to cast your ballot early Apr 4, 2013 12:00 AM
  If it'll be tough for you to get to the polls on Tuesday, take advantage of several options to vote in advance — even if you're not registered, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Help make sure survey is more than just interestingApr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial urges parents to participate in a new statewide study of school effectiveness.
  

   

• Editorial: Cooperation key to O'Hare growthApr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  Cooperation and compromise are key for the city of Chicago, surrounding suburbs and airlines to maximize the benefits of O'Hare International Airport over its next 50 years, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Wheeling should settle with special-needs development Mar 31, 2013 12:00 AM
  The U.S. District Judge hearing the lawsuit over the village of Wheeling's rejection of Philhaven, an apartment building proposed for mentally ill and disabled residents, has, in so many words, told the village it is going to lose. The ruling has given Wheeling room to settle, and the village would be wise to use it.
  

   

• Editorial: Liberty values candidacies, it does not block themMar 31, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial argues that it is time for the Illinois General Assembly to simplify the process of filing petitions to run for office and to enact safeguards that ensure that those with conflicts of interest are not put in position to judge challenges to those petitions.
  

   

• The Soapbox Mar 30, 2013 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald editors' thoughts on campaign signs, the cost of primaries and a tribute to a mayor are just part of what you'll find in The Soapbox, local elections edition.
  

   
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  Editorial: School tech decisions vital to futureMar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
  Allowing students to bring their own tech devices into classrooms can work, but districts should not rush into the practice, a Daily Herald editorial says.
  

   

• Editorial: Getting beyond entrenched positions on pensionsMar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says Illinois lawmakers are showing signs they're getting serious about pension reform and urges them to complete the process when they return from break.
  

   

• Feeling ill about excessive sick leaveMar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial says taxpayers are right to feel ill about the 200 sick days Warren Township High School District gave now-retired Superintendent Phil Sobocinskil.
  

   

• Our endorsements in Fox Valley political contests Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
  A summary of Daily Herald endorsements in Fox Valley municipal and school board races.
  

   

• A summary of our Lake County political endorsements Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
  A summary of Daily Herald endorsements in Lake County municipal and school board races.
  

   

• A summary of our endorsements in Cook County races Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
  A summary of Daily Herald endorsements in Cook County municipal and school board races.
  

   

• Endorsements summary for DuPage County races Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
  A summary of Daily Herald endorsements in DuPage County municipal and school board races.
  

   

• Endorsement: Yes on electrical aggregation Mar 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald recommends a yes vote for voters in communities asking for the authority to cooperate with other towns to reduce electricity rates.
  

   

• Endorsements: DiOrio, Dresser, Grosso, Wilson for Geneva Unit Dist. 304 boardMar 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald endorses Jeffrey DiOrio, Fred Dresser, Mark Grosso and Bill Wilson for four seats on the Geneva Unit District 304 school board.
  

   

• Endorsement: Yes on tax for Round Lake Park police pensions Mar 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald recommends a yes vote for police pensions in Round Lake Park.