Daily Herald Editorial Board
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Daily Herald opinion: An important reminder: Successful stormwater projects show value of well-executed government spendingApr 29, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: There is doubtless some justification for persistent complaints about the levels of government spending that dominate local, state and federal budgeting. That said, it also bears noticing when when well planned and executed government spending plays an important role in protecting our quality of life.
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Daily Herald opinion: From ‘average’ to ‘abnormal’: Sometimes even the axioms against political violence have their limitsApr 27, 2026 7:40 pm - If there is anything constructive to be said in the aftermath of the third attempt on Donald Trump’s life in less than two years, it must surely be that all the things sa...
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Daily Herald opinion: Things to be said on redistricting: At its worst, House’s proposed amendment is a distraction from the discussion we really need on reformApr 25, 2026 2:45 pm - The first thing to be said about the Illinois House’s approval last week of a proposed state Constitutional amendment on redistricting is that it is a laughable commentar...
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Daily Herald opinion: Slow down, stay safe: With fatal work zone crashes up, drivers need extra caution amid road constructionApr 24, 2026 12:29 pm - Daily Herald Opinion: Construction zone fatalities were up last year. Prevent a repeat involves driving slowing down, paying attention and avoiding distractions.
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Daily Herald opinion: Saving a summer tradition: Geneva businesses come together to organize Swedish Days paradeApr 20, 2026 3:21 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Several businesses in Geneva deserve praise for stepping up to organize the city’s Swedish Days parade after it was canceled.
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Daily Herald opinion: Lexington and Concord: On today's anniversary, the lessons of ragtag militias are worth celebrating and rememberingApr 18, 2026 2:45 pm - Later this summer, the United States will celebrate with much pomp and circumstance its 250th birthday, an anniversary of the July 4, 1776 adoption of the Declaration of ...
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Daily Herald opinion: Commonsense legislation: Bill regulating e-bikes, e-motos, e-scooters is overdueApr 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Statewide e-bike and e-moto legislation, which just passed in the Illinois Senate, is sorely needed.
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Daily Herald opinion: A Republican assist: Brad Stephens playing long game to keep Bears in IllinoisApr 15, 2026 4:30 am - While Chicago Democrats continue to play hardball on helping the Bears build a stadium in Arlington Heights, their suburban counterparts are finding support — and a healt...
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Daily Herald opinion: A vision realized: Harper College training center strengthens future of public safetyApr 14, 2026 4:30 am - The Emergency Services Training Center at Harper College will ensure that first responders are better prepared for increasingly complex and dangerous situations.
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Daily Herald opinion: Managing complexities: The importance of balance in developing data center regulationsApr 13, 2026 12:19 pm - Illinois lawmakers are doing important work this session as they engage in study aimed at finding a balance between the impact and the value of data processing centers ar...