Lake County Opinion
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State’s attorney gets resultsOct 18, 2024 9:39 am - As a Lake County resident, I am thankful Eric Rinehart is Lake County’s state’s attorney. He’s worked tirelessly since being elected in 2020 and the results reflect that:...
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Our endorsements for Lake County Board 2, 5, 12, 13 and 18Oct 17, 2024 4:00 am - Curbing tax levy increases, retaining employees, preserving open spaces and improving access to forest preserves were among the issues candidates vying for Lake County Bo...
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Endorsement: Banek for Lake County CoronerOct 16, 2024 4:00 am - It’s been a difficult four years to be the coroner in Lake County. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, growing overdose deaths and several high-profile mass homicides, the off...
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Endorsement: O’Neill Burke for Cook County state’s attorneyOct 16, 2024 4:00 am - One prominent observation that comes from evaluating the campaigns of the candidates seeking the nation’s second-largest prosecutor’s office is how similar their concerns...
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Endorsement: Rinehart for Lake County State’s AttorneyOct 15, 2024 4:00 am - When Illinois was making the move to a cashless bail system under the SAFE-T Act, state’s attorneys from across the state lined up in opposition. Lake County State’s Atto...
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Endorsement: Spyropoulos for Cook County circuit court clerkOct 13, 2024 4:00 am - Mariyana Spyropoulos will carry high expectations on her shoulders when she likely assumes the office of Cook County circuit court clerk in December. But her background, ...
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Endorsement: U.S. House, District 9 Jan SchakowskyOct 13, 2024 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th District.
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Endorsement: Schneider for Congress, Dist. 10Oct 09, 2024 4:00 am - For a political newcomer, Republican Lake Forest businessman Jim Carris brings an impressive cooperative spirit and a fairly well honed political vision to the race for C...
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Community colleges have power to strengthen nation at this critical momentApr 30, 2024 9:38 am - As we close Community College Month, it’s important to reflect on the impact and opportunity community colleges bring to our communities. We provide affordable, high-qual...
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Make no small plans: Charting the future of Cook County’s green legacyApr 24, 2024 4:00 am - We are facing some massive issues when it comes to the environment. If you think it’s important to save endangered plants and animals, mitigate the impact of climate chan...