Cook County Opinion
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Behind the photo: All you need is a little lightJan 21, 2024 6:01 pm - "The way to deal with darkness is not by hiding, but by lighting another candle - by adding one more light." Rabbi Mendel Shemtov, who directs Chabad Jewish Center of Elg...
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Communities with declining malls, wisely take steps for a new futureDec 18, 2023 11:46 am - For many of us, suburban malls have provided fond holiday memories of finding the perfect gift, watching our children pose with Santa, or simply enjoying time with family...
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Project returning historic Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook to its former gloryNov 29, 2023 12:00 am - Mayslake Hall has always been an architectural treasure with its spacious rooms, ornate fixtures, beautiful views and hidden spaces. But it also was visibly aging. Now, ...
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Daily Herald opinion: The return of night meetings a positive step for DuPage County BoardNov 07, 2023 12:00 am - If you want to see how most local government boards operate, you can do it by attending a night meeting. City councils, school boards, library boards, township boards an...
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DuPage County officials working to get regional trail proposal back on trackOct 24, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County already has a wealth of options for cyclists, joggers and hikers looking to enjoy the green spaces in the county. In addition to regional trails like the I...
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Daily Herald opinion: Motorists must do their part to counter a 'societal issue' of deadly crashesSep 12, 2023 1:00 am - This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. After five crashes in two weeks on Kane County roadways left seven people dead, the top p...
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How We Got The Story: How We Got The Story: Tracking down a tracker who captured a bull on the loose in Barrington HillsSep 11, 2023 1:00 am - It is no bull to say that stories about animals on the loose draw the eyeballs of newspaper readers. The public is naturally concerned for its safety when, say, a coyote...
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Daily Herald opinion: It makes sense for communities to regulate short-term rentalsAug 26, 2023 2:00 pm - In concept, short-term home rentals seem a charming, economical way for vacationers to get away and experience another community while residents of that community who ar...
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Daily Herald opinion: Bears, White Sox both at the former Arlington Park? It's worth some thoughtAug 23, 2023 11:00 pm - This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. When Jerry Reinsdorf makes news, he makes news. His flagging baseball team, the Chicago ...
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Schools, don't ignore the law! Homeless kids need help, not barriersAug 15, 2023 11:00 pm - While I often can't remember what I did a couple hours earlier, my memory of 30 years ago this August is etched in my head, heart and life. To my dismay, I've learned th...