Westmont Opinion
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Editorial: Leadership change a costly mistakeDec 10, 2014 4:01 am - After the DuPage County Forest Preserve District hired a new executive director, and then fired him months later at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars, there's o...
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The SoapboxDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Whiskers for charity: Who knew that not shaving could feel so good? Gurnee police officials are winking at the department's personal appearance policy to benefit ch...
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Editorial: Find middle ground on adjuncts who are retiredDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - When the school year ends, Oakton Community College plans to dismiss dozens of adjunct instructors who are retired and collecting a state pension. The school recently wa...
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Editorial: Right to start early on campus smoking banNov 24, 2014 10:00 pm - Watching young people light up a cigarette and take a long drag makes us wonder how they can ignore the dangers of smoking. The message is certainly clear, from the warn...
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The SoapboxNov 22, 2014 4:01 am - Scrape it off: A Palatine High School cross country runner was seriously hurt this week when a car hit him, and Palatine police cited the driver for failure to yiel...
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Editorial: 'No Refusal' DUI crackdowns are useful toolNov 18, 2014 10:00 pm - Kane County has started its own holiday tradition, one that has the potential to save lives. It's a tradition that we'd like to see expanded in other suburban areas as w...
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The SoapboxNov 15, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors. Just aski...
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The SoapboxNov 08, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors. Involvement via...
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Endorsement: Hinds for DuPage County clerkOct 19, 2014 1:01 am - If the race for DuPage County Clerk were just about fire in the belly, enthusiasm and shaking up the staid status quo, Democrat Jean Kaczmarek would be a good choice: A...
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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.Oct 18, 2014 5:01 am - Bless our readers: Milton Township Supervisor Chris Heidorn was "praying for a miracle" when the township food pantry was down to its last $681 - possibly not enoug...