Columns
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‘No magic beans’: The structural flaw that still afflicts Illinois’ budgetFeb 28, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ralph Martire: Despite fiscal gains, Illinois faces future budget woes due to flawed tax policies failing to generate revenue growth to match inflationary costs.
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Worried about ‘our democracy’? Your best chance to uphold it is comingFeb 27, 2025 4:00 am - There’s a lot of talk these days about the precariousness of what we like to call “our democracy.” And, the topic certainly merits the attention, regardless of who you th...
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The financial markets and United States politicsFeb 16, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Arthur I. Cyr: The U.S. economy has remained resilient despite political turmoil under Trump's presidency, with the Fed prioritizing inflation control and labor markets staying strong.
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JB Pritzker’s ego could cost IllinoisFeb 06, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Kathy Salvi: Illinois is struggling with debt and businesses leaving while Governor Pritzker focuses on opposing Trump to raise his national profile for a potential 2028 presidential run.
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UDR: Three concepts that drive our coverageJan 30, 2025 1:01 pm - Columnist Jim Slusher: The Daily Herald strives to publish stories that directly help readers in their daily lives, offer information not available elsewhere and focus specifically on suburban issues. A recent article on Tollway stickers exemplified this approach.
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A trip ‘back home’ provides reminders of what makes America specialJan 27, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Dan Franch: American openness, natural beauty, cultural richness, friendliness, optimism and dynamism make it a remarkable place to live, work and pursue dreams.
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Questions we all should be asking ourselves about trustJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Each of us should question why we trust certain news sources or government actions, and recognize our own biases, basing trust on thoughtful examination rather than emotion.
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Determination, hard work still needed to address social justice challengesJan 20, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Toni Preckwinkle: MLK left a legacy of tireless organizing for civil rights, and we need persistence and unity to tackle ongoing challenges.
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History, not politicians or media, puts credit where credit is dueJan 16, 2025 4:00 am - “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” President Harry S Truman is generally cited as the author of that statement, though Preside...
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Holidays or no holidays, the pursuit of great stories goes onJan 13, 2025 9:37 am - The grandest holiday season of the year is suddenly behind us, and as I reflect on newspapering during the last two weeks of December, I’m transported to a long-ago memor...