Columns
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David Steiner is holding Americans’ ballots hostageJul 13, 2026 4:00 am - More than 48 million Americans voted by mail in the last general election. Every one of them trusted a simple promise: cast your ballot on time, and the United States Pos...
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Illinois is showing the nation how to govern AIJul 10, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ann O’Leary:
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Almost by accident: How newspaper stories often teach more than we expectJul 09, 2026 4:00 am - I think that from time to time, it is instructive to summon my inner Sydney J. Harris (“Things I learned on the way to looking up something else”) and point out how much ...
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A source for local celebrations of a special Independence DayJul 02, 2026 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: We’re proud at the Daily Herald to provide a foundation to help you and your family feel the excitement and pride of the experience of Independence Day 2026.
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The quiet public service that surrounds us every dayJun 25, 2026 4:00 am - It is inspiring, or should be, to read about people like Gregory Sarlo of Des Plaines. Sarlo, who served as president of the Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees ...
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The public good in action: Roosevelt's 30 years in SchaumburgJun 22, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Mike Maly: Thirty years ago, Roosevelt University opened its doors in Schaumburg with a straightforward promise: bring high-quality, accessible higher education to the Northwest suburbs and give it back to the communities that need it most. As we mark our 30th anniversary serving the Village of Schaumburg and the Northwest suburbs, that promise has only deepened over time.
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Improving pedestrian safety at Grayslake’s railroad crossingsJun 19, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Melinda Bush: Recent tragedies in Grayslake and neighboring Mundelein have once again focused attention on the risks associated with railroad crossings and train movements in our communities.
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Reflections on changes in what we once called ‘tabloid’ reportingJun 18, 2026 11:01 am - There was a time when you saw Paris Hilton’s picture on the news or in the paper and you said to yourself, “OK, so what has she done now?” And she wasn’t alone in attract...
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Don't Fall for the Gas Tax Shell GameJun 15, 2026 2:04 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker wants Illinois taxpayers to applaud his decision to pause a scheduled 1.3-cent increase in the state's motor fuel tax. His administration is portraying t...
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The real problem in IllinoisJun 12, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ralph Martire: Illinois does in fact have a revenue, not a spending problem, and that can’t be fixed without comprehensive tax reform.