Algonquin Opinion
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Endorsement: Harrison for McHenry County sheriffOct 17, 2014 1:01 am - For voters in McHenry County, the choice of who will be their first new sheriff in more than 17 years may be a philosophical decision about the role of a sheriff as much...
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Education and Work Center in Hanover Park ready to serve the communityOct 14, 2014 11:00 pm - What began as a discussion about the needs of a local community has turned into a multi-partner community center that offers education and employment services free of ch...
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Endorsements: Martin, Kojzarek, Auger for Kane County BoardOct 14, 2014 1:01 am - Kane County Board District 11: Martin Residents in Kane County's District 11 will get new representation because Mike Donahue is sticking to a self-imposed ter...
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Endorsement: Schakowsky clear choice in 9th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2014 1:00 am - Seldom has the choice for an endorsement been as obvious as it is this year in the race for the U.S. House from the 9th Congressional District. We endorse Rep. Jan Schak...
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Editorial: Another squabble in which taxpayers loseOct 02, 2014 1:01 am - It's a story that's existed probably as long as the intertwined offices of local government themselves: The person or people who control the purse strings put another of...
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Saturday Soapbox Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors.Sep 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Itasca Country Club staying put: Amid fears that it might be dotted with condos or stores, Itasca Country Club instead appears headed for a sprucing up. A group of ...
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The SoapboxAug 16, 2014 5:01 am - Two swings, two misses: For the second time in two years, the Arlington Heights electoral board will keep voters from making any decisions on local term limits. Whi...
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Editorial: Security must be top priority for county staffAug 05, 2014 1:01 am - All people deserve a safe place to work. An environment where it's safe to do their job, whether that's helping others, crunching numbers or writing newspaper stories. S...
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Editorial: Keep an open mind about building changesJul 17, 2014 5:01 am - It is heartening to see roadside homebuilder signs popping up along suburban roadways. It's been six years since the mortgage bubble burst and many homebuilders pulled u...
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ECC women chapter celebrates 40 yearsJul 16, 2014 12:01 am - The Elgin Community College chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges celebrates 15 years along with 40 years of the National Chapter of the AA...