advertisement

Log Out

Opinion Stories from December 25, 2017 (Change date)

Editorial: Still-dangerous assault on media demands staunch response

The Daily Herald Editorial Board
Dec 26, 2017 10:36 am - Only a few years ago, the term "fake news" held no place in the public consciousness. Today, it is the starting point for most discussions of the news media and the go-...
Losing scenes of Christmases past

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - As a kid growing up in Arlington Heights during the 1960s, the Nativity scene always played an important role in the Christmas season, as the lifelike figurines were pro...
Taking harassment charges a bit too far

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - The current deluge of sexual harassment charges is deeply disturbing. Men are being accused of harassment for kissing women "forcibly" which may be annoying or condescen...
Special thanks to first responders

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - During this holiday season more than any other time of the year, my wife and I want to pass along my sincerest thanks and best wishes to those folks who work in the law ...
Is this democracy in action?

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Dec. 20, 2017, the day Democracy died in America. The first major hit it took was a week ago when three people decided the fate of the internet for 3.25 million people. ...
Remember the reason for the season

Dec 26, 2017 9:45 am - The biblical account of the birth of Jesus, found in Luke 2, tells us that while shepherds were watching their flocks, an angel announced: "For unto you is born this day...
Cities, villages must conserve money now, in wake of new tax law

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Local city budgets must be reduced to conform to the realities of our losing taxpayer deductions in the new tax law. All citizens should use their experiences to suggest...
Let's work to end devastating disease

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Responding to the Herald's gracious invitation to write about Christmas, I submit my request to its readers to help millions of victims affected by Lyme disease, by tick...
Let us be true peace makers

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - During the Christmas season, we hear the angels' words, "Peace on Earth, good will toward men." Yet the Earth is not at peace. Our great nation has been at war for over ...
Congratulations for joining parks campaign

Dec 25, 2017 12:00 am - We applaud Mayor Kaptain and the Elgin Department of Parks and Recreation for endorsing the 10-minute walk to a park campaign led by The Trust for Public Land, National ...

Showing 1-10 of 15 next