Editorials
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Daily Herald opinion: Despite dangers of radon, only a handful of local schools follow guidelines for testingOct 25, 2023 1:00 am - Schools understandably complain often about the burdens of government regulation, but their response to concerns about the dangers of radon exposure provides a vivid exa...
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DuPage County officials working to get regional trail proposal back on trackOct 24, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County already has a wealth of options for cyclists, joggers and hikers looking to enjoy the green spaces in the county. In addition to regional trails like the I...
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It may be that the only solution to House chaos is true cooperation between partiesOct 21, 2023 12:00 pm - Reasonable voices from both major parties talk often about the need to compromise, to find enough common ground to accomplish difficult goals. They are unlikely ever to ...
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Working together Development deal an example of suburban neighborlinessOct 19, 2023 1:00 am - It's not every day that we write about something that happens according to plan. Especially when it comes to the functions of government. After all, as taxpayers we pay ...
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Daily Herald opinion: Time to get a flu shot, COVID-19 booster and possibly an RSV vaccineOct 18, 2023 1:00 am - Dr. Jonathan Pinsky called fall 2022 "a tsunami for viruses." "We had COVID, but then we also had the busiest influenza season that we've seen in a decade and the busies...
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Daily Herald opinion: When it comes to mass transit plans, it's the difference between 'easy' and 'hard'Oct 15, 2023 1:00 pm - A single choice of words emphasizes the complexity of the task now confronting the General Assembly regarding the future of mass transit in Chicago. As a joint task for...
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Daily Herald opinion: Latest numbers reflect the emerging realities of legalized gamblingOct 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Reasonable people can argue over whether legalized gambling will prove in the long run to be a good thing or a bad thing for Illinois. We've never been entirely comforta...
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Daily Herald opinion: Pantry's forward strides are good news, but the need is growing in the suburbsOct 09, 2023 11:00 pm - It was inspiring to read recently about Glen Ellyn Food Pantry opening a new location near Roosevelt Road. After operating for decades at Grace Lutheran Church in downto...
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Daily Herald opinion: Decommissioning of rural fire protection district is a positive thing for taxpayersOct 06, 2023 1:00 am - This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Nostalgia has its place. But sometimes an old building is just an old building. And somet...
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Daily Herald opinion: Most bodies, but not all, take a measured response to mistake in mental health referendum wordingOct 03, 2023 1:00 am - This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. When it comes to dealing with apparent confusion in technical language regarding ballot ...