Will County Opinion
-
Cooperation key in foreclosure blightAug 30, 2011 8:18 am - There is no shortage of reminders these days of the recession and the snail’s pace of its recovery. It is emphasized in a palpable fear and uncertainty of what may still...
-
DuPage benefits trim a wise modelAug 15, 2011 4:01 am - It’s never easy to have your pay or benefits trimmed. Too many of us know that all too well. In that regard, we empathize with the DuPage County employees who will see t...
-
Let's solve our hunger challenge nowAug 08, 2011 6:05 am - It's easy to imagine how it starts. First, you're laid off. Then begins the sad scramble to apply for unemployment aid. Even with that, you face figuring out whether to ...
-
End county pension perks, governorJun 13, 2011 6:32 pm - Maybe it seemed reasonable 14 years ago to give some collar county elected officials 80 percent of their final salary after 20 years of service, but it sure doesn't seem...
-
Our Academic Team provides lessons on successJun 03, 2011 10:24 am - Once a year, we set aside a special day to recognize the Daily Herald Academic Team, a group of outstanding suburban students who excel inside and out of the classroom s...
-
Three potential laws that make senseMay 11, 2011 5:40 pm - Often, our General Assembly does things that make us scratch our collective heads. We frequently find ourselves questioning the motives of our elected representatives. B...
-
Require backup cameras now, not laterApr 27, 2011 5:46 pm - Every major leap in automobile safety has come with inexplicable pushback from those who complain about added costs and abrogation of personal rights. The seat belt was ...
-
O’Hare plans leave suburbs outMar 29, 2011 6:31 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board Both sides give a little and get a little. That’s how you negotiate the end of a feud, even one as lengthy, costly and messy as the battle o...
-
The diversity in our neighborhoodsFeb 18, 2011 3:32 pm - The numbers tell a dramatic story. In DuPage County, the white population has actually fallen in the past 10 years, a decline of 6 percent, according to the U.S. Census ...
-
You can make dent in $14 trillion debtFeb 22, 2011 1:50 pm - When your credit card hits its $2,000 limit, the credit card company generally responds not with a firm letter telling you to stop spending more money than you make, but...