Letters to the Editor
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‘Controversial’ bill is harmfulApr 07, 2026 3:41 pm - I’m writing in response to Marni Pyke’s recent column on Senate Bill 1486 — Amendment 2, which she described as “controversial legislation.” But SB 1486 is more than cont...
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War is out of controlApr 07, 2026 4:00 am - In a reasonable world, a man with a massive arms arsenal threatening mass murder online would trigger a visit by the police or FBI. How is this acceptable behavior by our...
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A misconception about parties and primariesApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - A letter in the Daily Herald stated a common misconception that one must reveal party affiliation at primary elections. That is not true. You are only allowed to vote onc...
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Columnists miss the mark on gun lawsApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - The March 30 guest commentary by Rep. Robin Kelly and Kris Brown, president of the gun control group Brady, hits a new low. They blame the shootings in Minneapolis on “Se...
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How we get back from the brink: voteApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - If you travel abroad, you can’t help but have the impression that America is beginning to look like and behave like a Third World country. Our nation faces critical chall...
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A grand ambitionApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - An imaginary letter from President Trump to Pope Leo XIV: Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, Greetings and Salutations from President Donald J. Trump. OK, here’s the deal. I shoul...
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Setting the blame for shutdown, delaysApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - Who’s to blame for the DHS shutdown and airport delays? First, in order of priority, it’s the Democratic voters. You voted for your Democratic congressmen who support thi...
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Extravagant tripsApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - Prior to the last election, Donald Trump wanted very much to get into the White House. Now that he is the president, instead of staying in the White House, he makes numer...
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Other counties should pitch in on food pantryApr 06, 2026 4:00 am - I support food pantries. In fact, I supported food pantries with a portion of my 2025 DuPage County Board member grants, though Loaves and Fishes in Naperville was not on...
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Concern but also hope for readersApr 05, 2026 4:00 am - As a mom raising kids in Schaumburg, I’m following the conversation around license plate readers with a mix of concern and hope. Concern, because this has become a hot-bu...