Editorials
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Daily Herald opinion: Spirit of collaboration: DuPage County time capsule a reminder that 2026 is about more than divided politicsJun 15, 2026 3:09 pm - Daily Herald opinion: The collaboration between the county and municipal governments in DuPage was on full display during a recent ceremony to fill a time capsule.
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Daily Herald opinion: Flag Day, 2026: Today, we pay respect to all that Old Glory stands for — and to the suburbanite who ushered in the annual observanceJun 13, 2026 4:00 pm - Daily Herald Opinion: Flag Day is the perfect time to celebrate the true meaning behind the American flag and remember the suburban dentist who advocated for the day.
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Daily Herald opinion: Red, white and true blue: Celebrating America’s 250th falls to all of usJun 12, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Organizers and suburban officials are going all out for July 4 this year, and it’s the perfect chance to acknowledge our nation’s history and make special memories as we mark America’s 250th birthday.
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Daily Herald opinion: Illinois’ smart step toward protecting kids onlineJun 10, 2026 4:30 am - Daily Herald opinion: Illinois lawmakers deserve kudos for recently passing legislation that limits algorithm-driven social media feeds for children.
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Daily Herald opinion: The data center pause: It has its detractors, but Pritzker’s action does emphasize a problem’s urgencyJun 09, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Whatever the governor’s political motive, the announcement of a pause on incentives for data center projects nonetheless emphasizes an urgent problem in need of legislative solutions.
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Daily Herald opinion: Enough with the political blame: Lawmakers must summon urgency and leadership or lose the BearsJun 06, 2026 8:36 am - Daily Herald Opinion: The most disappointing, and most useless, thing about the reaction among Illinois leaders to the Chicago Bears’ statement Friday that the franchise is advancing its plans to move to Hammond, Indiana, is that it was all about blame and nothing about what to do.
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Daily Herald opinion: Sip and stroll? Arlington Heights should proceed with caution for pilot program allowing to-go cocktails in alfresco areaJun 04, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Arlington Heights trustees weighing a pilot program that would allow to-go drinks in the alfresco area this summer need to put important guardrails in place.
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Daily Herald opinion: ‘Still moving forward’: East Dundee performing arts center plans alive despite development setbackJun 03, 2026 11:56 am - Daily Herald opinion: East Dundee officials remain focused on bringing a performing arts center to the village’s downtown, despite a developer walking away from a plan to redevelop the property.
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Daily Herald opinion: A ‘fumble’ and an embarrassment: Bears debacle in legislature offers a broader lesson about doing business in IllinoisJun 01, 2026 7:54 pm - We know and respect many members of the Illinois legislature from both parties, and we strive to resist popular cynicism questioning the motives and abilities of elected ...
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Daily Herald opinion: It can be done: Two vehicle-safety bills show lawmakers can be timely in handling some issuesJun 01, 2026 7:52 pm - As we lamented on Friday, Illinois lawmakers again failed this year to curb the practice of leaving critical legislation to the 11th hour. That is frustrating. But two un...