Editorials
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Daily Herald opinion: Activist has helped veterans group get on track, but there’s work to be doneNov 12, 2024 7:05 pm - The timely story of John “Dutch” DeGroot’s accomplishments at the Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission is worthy of our attention just for what already has been don...
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Daily Herald opinion: Ready to vote again? Campaigns set to begin for local electionsNov 11, 2024 3:50 pm - This Daily Herald editorial asks suburban voters not to ignore the April election, where candidates will seek municipal, school, library, park district, township, and fire protection district posts.
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Daily Herald opinion: The loyal opposition: Let us hope Trump can build statesmanship into his legacy, even in a divided nationNov 09, 2024 6:10 pm - Here we are. Half the country reveling today in joy, the other half crestfallen in despair. Here we are. Our urban centers still painted blue. Our wide rural expanse stil...
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Daily Herald opinion: Honor those who served on Veterans Day then go one step furtherNov 08, 2024 4:00 am - Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served our country, while National Warrior Call Day promotes action. It’s the perfect way to pay tribute, this Daily Herald editorial states.
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Daily Herald opinion: Considering character: Despite the overt impressions of the 2024 presidential campaign, it still countsNov 07, 2024 4:00 am - We have seen images and read reports of the jubilation and the dismay at the results of the presidential election of 2024. There will be much more. In the days and weeks ...
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Daily Herald opinion: The broader mission: Coordinated efforts help police department expand community servicesNov 06, 2024 4:00 am - On Monday, the Hoffman Estates Police Department opened for public view a new Community Resource Center that will help meet a variety of immediate needs and offer promisi...
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Daily Herald opinion: New confidential service in Illinois should bring help to victims of hate crimesNov 01, 2024 4:00 am - Gov. JB Pritzker and other state leaders on Wednesday announced the launch of a confidential service called Help Stop Hate. It’s an important step toward combating the rise in hate crimes, this Daily Herald editorial states.
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Daily Herald opinion: A tradition for all ages: This Halloween, don’t forget to treat older trick-or-treatersOct 30, 2024 4:00 am - Halloween is a time of magic, creativity and community. Costumed kids wander the streets, seeking out the sweet rewards of trick-or-treating. But through the years, some ...
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A summary of Daily Herald election endorsementsOct 29, 2024 1:29 pm - Expanded early in-person voting will open at locations throughout the suburbs Monday in the Nov. 5 General Election for president, Congress, Illinois legislature and coun...
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Daily Herald opinion: Government by the courts: DuPage clerk’s countersuit deepens counterproductive battle over accountingOct 29, 2024 4:00 am - Yes, it is growing tiresome to keep criticizing DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek for wasting taxpayer money on an apparently ego-driven contest with the DuPage County B...