Editorials
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Editorial: What is the first word you use to describe yourself?Sep 04, 2021 2:00 pm - On the eve of Labor Day 2021, we hope you enjoy this reflection, first published on Sept. 1, 2013. Most of us lead twin lives of sorts. We move in two interconnected but...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Sep 04, 2021 1:00 am - Deer in the rope swing Kudos to all who helped rescue a buck whose antlers got caught in a Barrington rope swing. Lake County sheriff's deputy Tommy Flores contacte...
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Editorial: New law in South Elgin boy's name calls for better testing for kids with cancerSep 03, 2021 1:00 am - We first got to know Cal Sutter through his parents in July 2005. The energetic 12-year-old, both a fan of baseball and a solid player, had been picked to play on his So...
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Editorial: Agency's creative proposal to buy hotel to help the homeless deserves considerationSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - Homelessness in the suburbs is a complex problem that demands creative solutions. One group in DuPage County has an innovative idea that is worth serious study. DuPagePa...
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Editorial Roundup: U.S.
Sep 01, 2021 7:00 am - Aug. 30 The Los Angeles Times on the Texas abortion law: A horrendous new Texas law scheduled to go into effect Wednesday would ban abortion when a fetal heartbeat is de...
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Editorial: A letter to refugees from AfghanistanSep 01, 2021 1:00 am - Dear Refugee, America welcomes you. We hope you find it does so with open arms. For our part, our arms will open wide. Most others will, too. But let us apologize for ...
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Editorial Roundup: Illinois
Aug 31, 2021 7:00 am - Chicago Tribune. August 24, 2021. Editorial: The Illinois legislative remap, aka Democrats' incumbent protection plan It's never surprising when politicians say one thi...
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Editorial Roundup: Indiana
Aug 31, 2021 7:00 am - South Bend Tribune. Aug. 29, 2021. Editorial: Doing the right thing during a pandemic shouldn't be controversial Doing the right thing is often difficult. But it shouldn...
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Editorial: Events today may help families enduring pain of losing someone to overdoseAug 31, 2021 1:00 am - Jennifer Flory, of Sugar Grove, and Bill Green, of Naperville, likely have never spoken with each other. But they share a deeply personal experience that deserves some a...
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Editorial: Refusing to mask and get vaccinated against COVID-19 hurts all of usAug 29, 2021 1:00 am - This is why we can't have nice things. You've heard comics say it, seen cats on memes echo the sentiment, listened to Taylor Swift belt it out in song. But we were remin...