Daily Herald Editorial Board
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Daily Herald opinion: Warnings from Mother Nature: As records fall, it’s time to take tornadoes more seriously in northern IllinoisJun 23, 2026 4:00 am - Illinoisans, like all Midwesterners, turn a wary eye to the sky when bad weather rolls in each spring and summer. We listen for the sirens, we calculate where the kids ar...
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Daily Herald opinion: The legacy of dads: Remember the power our fathers have on our livesJun 21, 2026 4:00 am - EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial is adapted from one that first published on June 19, 2017. We came across this observation from gifted Indian author Kiran Desai a whil...
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Daily Herald opinion: A place of hope and history: Obama Presidential Center offers insight and an ode to communityJun 19, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: The Obama Presidential Center offers a mix of history and community amenities well worth seeking out.
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Daily Herald opinion: Celebrating excellence: Another prep sports season is in the booksJun 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Last Aug. 11 marked the beginning, ushering in the first fall sports practices. The action came to a close Saturday, as state champions were crowned in baseball. Between these milestones, countless moments of joy and heartbreak appeared during the 2025-2026 prep sports season, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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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.