Editorials
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Daily Herald opinion: ‘A safety and a resource issue’Dec 04, 2024 4:00 am - Our world is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries. From cellphones and electronics to children’s toys, they’re in many products that we consider essential. Many of y...
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Daily Herald opinion: The history beneath us: Enthusiast’s finds help show origins of a community and our regionDec 02, 2024 2:45 pm - In the thousands of square miles encompassing the overall scope of the suburbs, the 153-acre Diamond Lake in Mundelein doesn’t exactly leap to mind as an archaeological m...
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Daily Herald opinion: Unwelcome, but critical, holiday advice: Be suspicious, careful to avoid becoming victim of fraudNov 30, 2024 2:45 pm - We all know the famous warning, “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Consider also this holiday corollary: “If something sounds too frightening to b...
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Daily Herald opinion: Tragedy averted, but near miss involving Huntley firefighter on I-90 a vital reminder of Scott’s LawNov 29, 2024 4:00 am - Among the many things to be thankful for in the days leading up to Thanksgiving is the safety of a Huntley firefighter who could have lost his life while on duty over the weekend. It reminds us all to heed Illinois’ Scott’s Law, this Daily Herald editorial states.
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Daily Herald opinion: The power of gratitude and how it enhances our quality of lifeNov 27, 2024 4:00 am - Thanksgiving is here, and that has us thinking about family, food and football. But amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, one thing is often overlooked – gratitude and the true meaning of this holiday.
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Daily Herald opinion: Suburban residents show support for local charitiesNov 26, 2024 4:00 am - This Daily Herald editorial talks about the inspiring way some suburban residents are donating money to support local nonprofit groups.
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Daily Herald opinion: Community character: ‘Flower farm’ could be nice attraction - if it can fit village’s goalsNov 23, 2024 2:45 pm - As a practical matter, few Chicago suburbs may be able to identify with the zoning controversy still simmering in Barrington Hills. But its fundamental parameters, contro...
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Daily Herald opinion: When common sense could save everyone a lot of troubleNov 22, 2024 4:00 am - Rules exist for a reason. Without them, there would be chaos. But rules can be changed for any number of reasons. Sometimes, they simply need to be bent a bit to save eve...
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Daily Herald opinion: Yes, in my back yard: Single-family style group homes increasingly help communities meet needs for assisted housingNov 20, 2024 4:00 am - One of the biggest obstacles facing individuals with disabilities who want to live independently has been the reluctance of neighborhoods to welcome supportive housing pr...
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Daily Herald opinion: The transportation balancing act: Metra’s foreboding look at the future demands everyone’s attentionNov 19, 2024 4:00 am - The headline from a discussion last week of the prospects for Metra in the coming years was certainly attention-getting: “Metra could drop 40% of trains in 2027.” The pot...