Daily Herald Editorial Board
-
Daily Herald endorsement: Melissa Bean in 8th District Democratic primaryFeb 20, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Melissa Bean receives our endorsement in the 8th District Democratic primary.
-
Daily Herald opinion: A complicated icon: In King’s shadow, Jackson brought practical achievements on stages large and smallFeb 18, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an imperfect public figure, but he persevered and sought to rise above his shortcomings.
-
No recommendation for GOP in Congress for Dist. 9Feb 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We wish one of the four were a competitive candidate who could turn November's general election into a worthwhile debate with the Democratic Party nominee. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
-
Daily Herald endorsement: Darren Bailey in GOP gubernatorial primaryFeb 15, 2026 2:00 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Former state Sen. Darren Bailey earns our endorsement in the Republican primary for governor.
-
Daily Herald opinion: Going for gold: Olympic athletes who got their start here are bringing pride to the suburbsFeb 13, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Suburban natives competing at the Olympics are giving us something to cheer about as the Games go into their second week.
-
Daily Herald opinion: Patience, humility, a willingness to be challenged: Why a monthly breakfast meeting to discuss political issues can be an example for all of usFeb 11, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Kudos to a Schaumburg pancake house discussion group modeling civil, face-to-face dialogue on divisive issues. They show us that in-person conversations foster empathy and respect in contrast to the hostility of social media, which is key to easing today’s deep divisions.
-
Daily Herald opinion: Unyielding unintended consequences: Even with good intentions, we have to be careful about regulating transparencyFeb 10, 2026 4:00 am - There is welcome and admirable intent in the concerns of law enforcement authorities as they wrestle with a technology-enabled trend that can turn individuals’ police int...
-
Daily Herald opinion: In search of a sense of decency: A president’s behavior is not irrelevant to the strength of the nationFeb 07, 2026 3:14 pm - Daily Herald Opinion: Surely there are some in the president’s camp who will rise to condemn that which the most common element of common decency calls to be condemned.
-
Daily Herald opinion: ‘Incredibly encouraging’: Crisis Recovery Center making a positive impact in DuPage CountyFeb 03, 2026 4:00 pm - Daily Herald opinion: If early numbers are sign of what’s to come, the DuPage County Crisis Recovery is quickly demonstrating the urgency of its mission to help people experiencing crisis due to substance abuse or mental health.
-
Daily Herald opinion: Preparing for the primary: There’s too much at stake to sit out March 17 electionFeb 01, 2026 4:00 am - If you are the type of voter who generally sits out political primaries, you may want to reconsider — or be faced with choices you can’t support, or frankly can’t stomach...