Editorials
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Editorial: Objectivity as the antidote to polarizationOct 30, 2021 2:00 pm - It is hard to know where the country is headed. We first used this space more than 10 years ago to warn against the vitriol that was engulfing our politics, but in retr...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Oct 30, 2021 1:00 am - More treats than tricks For the first time in three years, Halloween looks to be getting back to somewhat normal for trick or treaters. Two years ago, quiet because...
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Editorial: Former Long Grove mayor worked to encourage more women in business, politicsOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - When former Long Grove Village President Maria Rodriguez passed away last week at the age of 62, the state and the suburbs lost an accomplished public servant and a much...
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Opinion: Does transit need to spend so much to survive?Oct 28, 2021 1:00 am - Boy, those spending proposals for suburban transit agencies are eye-popping. For Metra: Up 12.5% compared to a pared-back 2021 budget, and 2% higher than projected for t...
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Editorial Roundup: U.S.
Oct 27, 2021 7:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Oct. 22 The Toronto Star on Glasgow climate summit and the credibility of governments: As we noted on Fr...
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Editorial: Redevelopment of Aurora site highlights the benefit of public-private partnershipsOct 27, 2021 1:00 am - The former Copley Hospital stood as an eyesore for nearly a quarter of a century on the east side of Aurora. Its vacant buildings attracted vandals and trespassers. The ...
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Editorial Roundup: Illinois
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Editorial Roundup: Indiana
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Editorial: Launch of service agency in Hanover Park shows value of inter-agency cooperationOct 26, 2021 1:00 am - The fact that a new social services agency is celebrating its grand opening in Hanover Park this week may not in itself be a remarkable feat for a suburban community. Su...
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The Soapbox: Kudos to the Sky, John Nowacki and Huntley High journalistsOct 23, 2021 1:00 am - Congratulations and well done, Sky! What a perfect combination this year: 1. A long-overdue homecoming for Naperville's Candace Parker. And 2. The Chicago Sky's fir...