Editorials
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We wish you a merry ChristmasDec 26, 2023 7:39 am - In a land of religious freedom, the holiday abounds as a widespread day of hope
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Daily Herald opinion: It’s time to turn baby steps toward Illinois ethics reform into stridesDec 26, 2023 2:30 am - When Illinois’ ethics reform package was signed into law two years ago, it was hailed as an important first step in leaving the state’s sad, sorry legacy of political cor...
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Politics beyond 2024Dec 25, 2023 11:45 pm - For many people, the political advent of 2024 centers around an election for president that is certain to be momentous to the course of the nation. But other issues linge...
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Daily Herald opinion: When considering a pet, consider its suitability and your ability to care for itDec 22, 2023 1:45 am - Every so often we’ll publish a story about an exotic pet on the loose that leaves us all wondering what the owners of such a pet were thinking. The latest story started j...
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A long, hard journey beginsDec 20, 2023 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board We won’t know the precise impact of the opioid crisis on suburban lives and families in 2023 until reports are released early next year, but ...
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Communities with declining malls, wisely take steps for a new futureDec 18, 2023 11:46 am - For many of us, suburban malls have provided fond holiday memories of finding the perfect gift, watching our children pose with Santa, or simply enjoying time with family...
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No free ride: EVs are economical and important for the climate, but they’ll still need roads to run onDec 18, 2023 10:22 am - Illinois lawmakers cannot be criticized for failure to anticipate the dilemma facing a state that is pulling out all the stops to welcome electric vehicles while needing...
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Daily Herald opinion: Hanukkah’s festival of lights falls in dark timeDec 18, 2023 10:12 am - The eighth night of Hanukkah — tonight for those who celebrate — is when the menorah is at its most beautiful. Each branch is filled with flickering candles. Eight candl...
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Another ‘dangerous precedent’Dec 16, 2023 4:34 pm - The U.S. Constitution stood for 17 administrations and 79 years before the first impeachment of the nation’s president. It would be another 25 administrations and 130 ye...
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No reason for Illinois to stand aloneDec 12, 2023 11:02 pm - The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office favors pushing back the age of required road tests for seniors based on statistics from the COVID-19 era. (Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com)