Editorials
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Our choice for Democrats in Congress District 9Feb 23, 2026 2:21 pm - With longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky deciding against seeking re-election, voters will find 14 active congressional candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot in...
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Daily Herald endorsement: Jennifer Davis in 8th District Republican primaryFeb 20, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Jennifer Davis earns our endorsement in the 8th District Republican primary.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Melissa Bean in 8th District Democratic primaryFeb 20, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Melissa Bean receives our endorsement in the 8th District Democratic primary.
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Daily Herald opinion: A complicated icon: In King’s shadow, Jackson brought practical achievements on stages large and smallFeb 18, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an imperfect public figure, but he persevered and sought to rise above his shortcomings.
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No recommendation for GOP in Congress for Dist. 9Feb 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We wish one of the four were a competitive candidate who could turn November's general election into a worthwhile debate with the Democratic Party nominee. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Darren Bailey in GOP gubernatorial primaryFeb 15, 2026 2:00 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Former state Sen. Darren Bailey earns our endorsement in the Republican primary for governor.
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Daily Herald opinion: Going for gold: Olympic athletes who got their start here are bringing pride to the suburbsFeb 13, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Suburban natives competing at the Olympics are giving us something to cheer about as the Games go into their second week.
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Daily Herald opinion: Patience, humility, a willingness to be challenged: Why a monthly breakfast meeting to discuss political issues can be an example for all of usFeb 11, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Kudos to a Schaumburg pancake house discussion group modeling civil, face-to-face dialogue on divisive issues. They show us that in-person conversations foster empathy and respect in contrast to the hostility of social media, which is key to easing today’s deep divisions.
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Daily Herald opinion: Unyielding unintended consequences: Even with good intentions, we have to be careful about regulating transparencyFeb 10, 2026 4:00 am - There is welcome and admirable intent in the concerns of law enforcement authorities as they wrestle with a technology-enabled trend that can turn individuals’ police int...
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Daily Herald opinion: In search of a sense of decency: A president’s behavior is not irrelevant to the strength of the nationFeb 07, 2026 3:14 pm - Daily Herald Opinion: Surely there are some in the president’s camp who will rise to condemn that which the most common element of common decency calls to be condemned.