Editorials
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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
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Daily Herald opinion: Plans for Pickwick sale offer new opportunity to integrate nostalgia into a strong futureDec 11, 2022 10:00 pm - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board Just two months ago, we had occasion to reflect on the special charm of an iconi...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Dec 10, 2022 12:00 am - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of The Daily Herald Editorial Board. This week's Clippable Quote "Never throughout history has a man who lived ...
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Daily Herald opinion: Investigators' determination in murder case reinforces faith in integrity of our institutionsDec 09, 2022 12:00 am - There is always a certain sense of gratitude and respect for life when police solve a years-old crime, even if the ending was tragic, and help a family and our communiti...
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Daily Herald opinion: If you're likely to overdo it at holiday parties, always have a Plan B for getting home.Dec 08, 2022 12:00 am - We've entered the festive season - that stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day - which is replete with family gatherings, work parties, celebrations of all kind...
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Daily Herald opinion: Impending 'fiscal cliff' at RTA requires more innovation than just creative ways to increase taxesDec 07, 2022 12:00 am - The Regional Transit Authority's newly released draft strategic plan contains much to recommend it. It stresses safety and reliability. It urges actions to make the Chic...
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Daily Herald opinion: Proposal on licensed drug sites deserves study, but with knowledge of risksDec 06, 2022 12:00 am - Where is the line between preventing risky behavior and encouraging it? That's the natural question arising from a proposal to allow state-licensed drug injection sites....