Letters to the Editor
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Move unreliable news insideApr 09, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald, stop treating Donald Trump as a reliable news source deserving of front page coverage. He is not consistent and is prone to lying. I look to the Herald for ...
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Why not go electric?Apr 09, 2026 4:00 am - The article from Ben Szalinski about the aging patrol cars fleet of the State Polices sparks the following questions: 1. Illinois has pushed for EVs, so why not replace t...
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The headline’s missionApr 08, 2026 1:52 pm - Your Thursday April 2 main headline: "Trump defends decision to attack Iran..." The second line should have read "with usual lies and bluster." Neutral unopinionated head...
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HB5085 Risks Undermining Veteran SupportApr 08, 2026 1:51 pm - As a member of the veterans community, I am raising concerns about Illinois House Bill 5085, sponsored by Rep. Natalie Manley. While presented as a transparency measure, ...
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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...