Editorials
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Daily Herald opinion: A Mother’s Day messageMay 10, 2026 4:00 am - EDITOR’S NOTE: On this Mother’s Day, we offer this reprise of our Mother’s Day commentary on May 8, 2021, lightly edited and updated. A mother, said China's First La...
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Daily Herald opinion: The ‘Leo effect’: Local pride lingers as Chicago native Pope Leo XIV marks his first yearMay 08, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Local pride remains strong as Chicago native Pope Leo XIV marks one year since being elected pope.
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Daily Herald opinion: Don’t stop moving: A lifetime of steps shows the power of simple daily exerciseMay 06, 2026 4:00 am - Inspired by Naperville resident Charles Wilcox, our message is simple. Don’t stop moving.
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Daily Herald opinion: An incomplete decision: Attorney general ends probe of DuPage clerk without resolving governance disputeMay 04, 2026 1:06 pm - Daily Herald opinion: An investigation of bidding practices in the DuPage County clerk’s office is over. But a dispute between the clerk’s office and the county board continues.
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Daily Herald opinion: ‘The real question’: It’s time for leadership, not politics, on Bears stadium developmentMay 02, 2026 2:00 pm - There was a lot of hand wringing and brow mopping last week over whether or how the state Senate should sign on to somewhat problematic legislation the House has approved...
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Daily Herald opinion: Troubling times: Report highlights disturbing trend on eve of World Press Freedom DayMay 01, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: World Press Freedom Day returns Sunday in shadow of troubling report.
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Daily Herald opinion: An important reminder: Successful stormwater projects show value of well-executed government spendingApr 29, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: There is doubtless some justification for persistent complaints about the levels of government spending that dominate local, state and federal budgeting. That said, it also bears noticing when when well planned and executed government spending plays an important role in protecting our quality of life.
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Daily Herald opinion: From ‘average’ to ‘abnormal’: Sometimes even the axioms against political violence have their limitsApr 27, 2026 7:40 pm - If there is anything constructive to be said in the aftermath of the third attempt on Donald Trump’s life in less than two years, it must surely be that all the things sa...
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Daily Herald opinion: Things to be said on redistricting: At its worst, House’s proposed amendment is a distraction from the discussion we really need on reformApr 25, 2026 2:45 pm - The first thing to be said about the Illinois House’s approval last week of a proposed state Constitutional amendment on redistricting is that it is a laughable commentar...
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Daily Herald opinion: Slow down, stay safe: With fatal work zone crashes up, drivers need extra caution amid road constructionApr 24, 2026 12:29 pm - Daily Herald Opinion: Construction zone fatalities were up last year. Prevent a repeat involves driving slowing down, paying attention and avoiding distractions.