Editorials
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts and best wishes for the holidays.Dec 24, 2022 12:00 am - In this special Saturday Soapbox, Daily Herald editors offer their best wishes for the holiday season . As we gather around our tables this holiday season, we shou...
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Daily Herald opinion: There are obvious 'don'ts' when someone shows signs of being a threatDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - If your child has threatened violence against himself or others, please don't help him obtain a gun. You can be the staunchest supporter of the Second Amendment and stil...
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Daily Herald opinion: Hanukkah's celebration of light shines through in dark timesDec 21, 2022 12:00 am - On Sunday, Jews around the world began an eight-day celebration of light amid the darkness of a deeply disturbing rise in antisemitism. Hanukkah this December caps a yea...
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Let holidays inspire kindness, respect and love on social media that lasts all year longDec 20, 2022 12:00 am - Does social media bring out the best in you, or the worst? For many people, it's the latter, unfortunately. And we see it every day on our social media accounts, even ar...
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Daily Herald opinion: Reserve funds help suburban towns weather unexpected storms, but how much is too much?Dec 18, 2022 12:00 am - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board The village of Oak Brook provides a vivid demonstration of the reason government...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Dec 17, 2022 12:00 am - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of The Daily Herald Editorial Board. This week's Clippable Quote "Are you breathing just a little and calling i...
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Daily Herald opinion: Daunting election rules should be simplified to make elections more invitingDec 16, 2022 12:00 am - If you've never run for public office, you might assume the most important items to possess are an approachable smile, a firm handshake and comfortable shoes. All those ...
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Daily Herald opinion: Temporary shelters envisioned in Elgin would protect homeless and offer the hope of transitionDec 15, 2022 12:00 am - Elgin officials for years have talked about finding ways to help put homeless people back on their feet. Now they are proposing a highly creative solution to the complic...
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Daily Herald opinion: Elgin's Floyd Brown broke barriers in broadcasting and lived a life of serviceDec 14, 2022 12:00 am - Legend. Icon. Trailblazer. At times, we are too quick to sum up the greats — whether in politics, sports or show business — with labels that should be reserved for a se...
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Daily Herald opinion: The suburbs play no small role in the global 'rewilding' effortDec 12, 2022 10:00 pm - Our area plays no small part in a worldwide movement to restore nature even amid sprawl