Editorials
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Editorial: Social workers growing ever more important to modern policingFeb 01, 2016 10:00 pm - Police departments are under the microscope these days as much for how they interact with the community as for the crimes they solve. That's why, as Daily Herald staff w...
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Editorial: Finances aren't only target for reform in criminal justice systemJan 31, 2016 10:00 pm - Both in Springfield and in Washington, the two major political parties seem to have found one topic on which they can share some middle ground - criminal justice reform....
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Editorial: Why should Iowa caucus have so much clout?Jan 31, 2016 4:10 am - The eyes of the nation will turn to Iowa this week as Monday's caucuses officially kick off a presidential campaign season that seems to have been taking place for the b...
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The Soapbox: A black belt in life for an inspirational womanJan 30, 2016 12:00 am - Inspiring: About the time you may be reading this Kelly Schultz will be seeking her black belt in karate at a Lake in the Hills martial arts and fitness club. S...
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Editorial: District 59's tough call to eliminate school feesJan 29, 2016 12:00 am - An Elk Grove Village-based school board did the unexpected this week when it eliminated material and instructional fees for the 2016-17 school year. To be clear, element...
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Editorial: Ethics questions nag Illinois Auditor General MautinoJan 28, 2016 12:00 am - For days, newly appointed Auditor General Frank J. Mautino of north central Spring Valley has been getting hammered by government watchdog groups and some downstate news...
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Editorial: Rauner, Madigan and the State of the StandoffJan 27, 2016 4:00 am - Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner gives his State of the State address, one year into his term. It can be summed up simply: The standoff continues. And with that, one must ask: W...
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Editorial: Troubled Antioch Rescue Squad ends on a positive noteJan 24, 2016 10:00 pm - To say the Antioch Rescue Squad's reputation suffered in recent years is putting it mildly. The once-respected volunteer emergency medical service provider that for deca...
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Editorial: Let the public assess red-light camerasJan 24, 2016 12:00 am - For years now, we've been warning about the immorality of red-light camera profits that have tempted officials in many suburban municipalities. We're open to the idea th...
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The Soapbox: A warm gesture in Lisle and a classy move in Wheeling.Jan 23, 2016 12:00 am - Warm gesture on a frigid day: A handful of eighth-grade Girl Scouts from Lisle Troop 50796 worked with Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports Sunday to offer free ski lesson...