Editorials
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Editorial: Arlington Heights controversy an object lesson in role of acrimony, indiscretion in local politicsFeb 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Anyone who thinks that local politics is inherently more civil than the acrimonious partisanship of state and national elections need look no further than a current stor...
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Editorial: It's easy to support elimination of lieutenant governor positionFeb 06, 2017 10:00 pm - A suburban legislator again has filed a proposed Constitutional Amendment seeking the elimination of the lieutenant governor's position in Illinois and we wholeheartedly...
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Editorial: It's a critical time for lawmakers to show courage and roll up their sleevesFeb 04, 2017 1:00 pm - In the absence of solutions to some of the state's most pressing economic problems, we're left to console ourselves with the hope of momentum. OK, so be it, but let's no...
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The Soapbox: A recycling salute in Elgin, healthy choices in Lake County, an eyesore addressed in Rolling Meadows and more.Feb 04, 2017 12:00 am - The Daily Herald Editorial Board Watching the recycling Salute to Elgin and Waste Management for the program called "Recycle Often. Recycle Right." It's encouraging...
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Editorial: Let Lake County voters decide how chairman is selectedFeb 01, 2017 10:00 pm - If Donald Trump's election as president told us anything, it's that voters have a lot of ideas and concerns about the size and role of government, and they want to have ...
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Editorial: Tax-deferred savings offers better future for workers with disabilitiesJan 31, 2017 10:00 pm - Lost amid the constant stream of news coming out of Washington this week was good news for a change coming out of Springfield. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Mon...
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Editorial: Bridal shop fire reminds us what's really importantJan 30, 2017 10:00 pm - We are as divided a nation as we've been since perhaps the Civil War. Politics has split us, leaving civility for many in the dust. Family gatherings invariably have unc...
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Editorial: Local cases show Trump's immigration ban has price our congressmen should acknowledgeJan 29, 2017 10:00 pm - One ought not be shocked by the sweeping temporary ban on immigration ordered Friday by President Trump. Candidate Trump had been promising such an order for more than a...
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Editorial: Lake Zurich football hazing should have been stoppedJan 28, 2017 1:00 pm - Sports, many believe, are valuable not just because they promote physical health, but also because of the lessons they teach about life. We are among those who espouse t...
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The Soapbox: Better biking in Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows, a welcome addition in Libertyville and more.Jan 28, 2017 12:00 am - Better biking co-op Good work by Schaumburg and Rolling Meadows on joining forces to build a three-quarter-mile bike path connecting the heavily used Busse Woods bi...