Columns
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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...
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Illinois licensing reform has improved employment, reduced crimeJan 13, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnists Darwynn Deyo and Liam Sigaud: Illinois reform allowing people with criminal records to obtain occupational licenses increased household income and employment while reducing crime rates.
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Taiwan president’s trip was skillful, successfulJan 03, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Arthur I. Cyr: Taiwan's president visits Hawaii, calls for peace with China. Despite tensions, economic ties and pragmatic politics allow cooperation between Taipei and Beijing.
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To keep students in college, focus on their mental healthDec 23, 2024 4:00 am - Guest columnist Katie Clark: College dropouts cite mental health as a top reason. Trauma-informed campus design and better counseling can help students stay enrolled.
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Can reform of energy permitting bring back the white Christmas?Dec 20, 2024 4:00 am - Guest columnist Joe Tedino: As climate change reduces snowfall, U.S. must pass energy permitting reform to boost clean energy and meet 2050 net-zero emissions target, writes volunteer with environmental group.