Editorials
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Daily Herald opinion: Happy to see at least some affordable housing in dramatic new proposalsFeb 22, 2023 12:00 am - We're noticing a bunch of dramatic new multifamily housing proposals in some well-known spots in the suburbs this year. We're impressed with much of it and especially pl...
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Daily Herald opinion: Answers to issues of lost retailers involve adaptation to new trends, not blameFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - Think about it - why do you shop online or watch movies at home? What's your motivation? We bet it's creature comforts, convenience and a little bit of laziness. In rece...
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Daily Herald opinion: Now the real work starts on possibilities for a Bears stadium in Arlington HeightsFeb 18, 2023 1:00 pm - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board It feels a bit inappropriate to invoke Winston Churchill and World War II in a r...
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The Soapbox: Brief thoughts from Daily Herald editors on suburban topics of interestFeb 18, 2023 12:00 am - This week's clippable quote "When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'" - Sydney J. Harris The wrong kind of an...
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Daily Herald opinion: Pritzker's speech at least offers chance for debates we couldn't have had years agoFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - After every political speech, there is always room for buts ... Yes, unemployment is low, but ... Yes, we have some money to put toward education, but ... Yes, we have a...
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Daily Herald opinion: A comedian's lesson in openness and managing mental healthFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - Laughter really is the best medicine. And it doesn't matter whether you are the one laughing or the one prompting others to laugh. Laughter is one of those wonderful thi...
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Policy corner: 'Lame-duck session' and other terms we try to avoidFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - The 102nd General Assembly of Illinois wrapped up some final legislation in January, in a session lasting a little more than a week, including to enact a ban on the sale...
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Taxing district needed to redevelop former Pheasant Run ResortFeb 15, 2023 12:00 am - We never thought we would see the word "blighted" used to describe a property once considered a suburban gem. Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles was a premier entertainm...
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Daily Herald opinion: Electronics recycling is the law - and the right choice for our planetFeb 14, 2023 12:00 am - Whether you are cleaning out your basement or trying to downsize, getting rid of old stuff can be a hassle. But with outdated televisions, cellphones and computers, toss...
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Daily Herald opinion: Gillespie proposal draws important attention to complex, misused tax mechanismsFeb 11, 2023 1:00 pm - This editorial represents the consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board State Sen. Ann Gillespie doesn't expect either of two companion taxpayer-focused...