Editorials
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Daily Herald Opinion: When ‘local politics’ becomes something else: Can we find a way to stop the trend toward partisan influence in local races?Apr 02, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Local politics is becoming more partisan as parties back candidates, bring resources, and create slates, adding drama and dysfunction to formerly nonpartisan races.
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Daily Herald opinion: A family’s search: Elgin’s committed cold case unit provides long-delayed answers for missing woman’s familyMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: While Elgin’s commendable cold case unit finally located the remains of a woman who disappeared almost 42 years ago, it also inspires questions about whether more could have been done initially to find Karen Schepers.
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Daily Herald opinion: A time to dream: Opening Day is here, and so is hope, at least for a day or twoMar 26, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Like that first warm day in March, Opening Day brings the promise of spring and a new beginning. Anything is possible, and hope is in the air.
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Daily Herald opinion: Getting inclusion right: A reminder to consider what’s actually ‘special’ in special needsMar 25, 2025 4:00 am - As we read on Monday about a South Barrington woman’s connection to a popular book series, we took particular note of what some readers found appealing about how the stor...
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Daily Herald opinion: Harsh realities of transit: Agencies again offer grim picture of impending crisis — but little elseMar 22, 2025 2:30 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Chicago transit agencies warn of deep service cuts next year without $1.5 billion state bailout. But lawmakers want reforms and cost savings first before providing any financial assistance.
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Daily Herald opinion: Building on success: DuPage County remains focused on finding ways to boost affordable housingMar 20, 2025 4:00 am - DuPage leaders have not lost sight of a long-term goal to add more affordable units to the county's housing stock.
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsements in April 1 electionsMar 19, 2025 4:00 am - A summary of the Daily Herald Editorial Board’s recommendations for open positions in selected school board and municipal contests in the April 1 Consolidated Elections.
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Endorsements: Johnson, Knox for Harper College boardMar 18, 2025 6:50 am - Daily Herald endorsements: Johnson, Knox for Harper College Board of Trustees.
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Endorsement: Tatooles for Inverness village presidentMar 18, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald endorsement: Jack Tatooles for Inverness village president
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Daily Herald endorsement: Pineda for West Chicago mayorMar 17, 2025 4:34 pm - Daily Herald endorsement: Incumbent Ruben Pineda for West Chicago mayor.