Editorials
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
Nov 08, 2017 6:00 am - Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Nov. 11 China Daily on President Donald Trump's comments during his visit to Japan: U.S. President D...
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Public access in the post-Lisa Madigan eraNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - To read Illinois law, you'd think every tax-funded agency in the land is fully on board for government transparency. "The General Assembly hereby declares that it is the...
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Editorial: Hiring more black teachers a worthy goal in U-46Nov 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Would hiring more black teachers assist in closing the achievement gap for black male students? That's one thing Elgin Area School District U-46 board member Traci O'Nea...
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Editorial: Making roads safe for walking, cycling involves cost, awarenessNov 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The series of stories our transportation expert Marni Pyke provided over the past weekend demonstrated one fact with undeniable clarity - moving about in the suburbs on ...
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Editorial: Illinois legislators need sexual harassment trainingNov 04, 2017 2:00 pm - Rumors have abounded for years that the atmosphere around the state Capitol in Springfield is one of, shall we say, excess. From that standpoint, it was not all that sur...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Nov 04, 2017 1:00 am - Pretty in paint Pick a sunny fall day and take a drive around Elgin's historic neighborhoods to gawk at the beautifully Victorians that took seven of nine prizes in...
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Editorial: Governments' duty when public officials 'vanish'Nov 01, 2017 11:00 pm - It is an inescapable fact of nature that stuff happens. When unexpected things happen that involve public officials, however, frequently how a public body will ultimatel...
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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials
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Editorial: Disappointing test scores emphasize need to improve schoolsOct 31, 2017 11:00 pm - The annual Illinois school report cards are out, and they don't bring very good news. Either today's students are underachieving or today's standardized tests are not up...
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Editorial: Moving beyond awareness of opioid crisisOct 31, 2017 11:00 pm - "We want the community to know - If you are in need of help, just ask." So said Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran in a Daily Herald report by staff writer Lee Filas showin...