Editorials
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Editorial: Bob Dole set a standard for doing things 'the hard way' that today's politicians should rememberDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - With the death of Bob Dole on Sunday at the age of 98, we find ourselves reflecting on how to approach the things we want to accomplish - whether by the easy way or the ...
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Editorial: United's biofuel flight offers climate hopeDec 04, 2021 1:00 pm - Buffeted by news of expansive wildfires, dreadful shore erosion and extreme weather events at seeming every turn, it is easy to feel intimidated by the threat of climate...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Dec 04, 2021 12:00 am - Neighbors in Need Have we mentioned that you can donate at dailyherald.com/neighbors to combat suburban hunger, homelessness and health care disparity? And that the...
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Our view: Water improvements in infrastructure bill important to all of usDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - Our most precious commodity has always been clean water. In some parts of the world, it's so scarce that it threatens people's very existence. We tend to take water for ...
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Editorial: Take Omicron seriously, but by now we know what to doDec 02, 2021 12:00 am - The latest COVID-19 variant to emerge into public view, Omicron, has been labeled a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization. (By comparison Mu is still onl...
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Editorial Roundup: U.S.
Dec 01, 2021 6:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Nov. 30 The Wall Street Journal on U.S. Supreme Court at abortion crossroads: The Supreme Court takes up...
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Editorial: Briefly used tollway collection machines spur important questionsDec 01, 2021 12:00 am - For most of us, our shopping history includes a few regrettable higher-ticket purchases. Hindsight casts a harsh light on some we'd prefer to forget. Perhaps the Illinoi...
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Editorial: To help on health issues, hunger and homelessness in the suburbs, think local on Giving TuesdayNov 30, 2021 12:00 am - Think there's not much chance you'll ever be part of a "miracle"? You should talk to Sharon Lane. Lane, of Elgin, didn't have insurance or the money to get eye care, so ...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief expressions of what they're thankful for this holiday season.Nov 27, 2021 12:00 am - This week's Clippable Quote "Be present in all things and thankful for all things - poet Maya Angelou Meanwhile ... Some things our editors are thankful for: ...
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Editorial: Senate wise to begin looking into management questions at the tollwayNov 26, 2021 12:00 am - "What's going on at the tollway?" seems to be a perennial concern in Illinois politics. Perhaps a Senate hearing scheduled for Dec. 7 will help provide some new insights...