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Letter from the Editor: Hi, Deerfield friends -- it's great to meet you!

By Melynda Findlay Shamie
Apr 7, 2022 11:58 AM - Deerfield Herald editor Melynda Findlay Shamie introduces herself and the rest of the Herald crew -- all two of them -- photojournalist and reporter Joe Lewnard and prep sports/municipal and education reporter Dave Oberhelman. Those are a lot of titles, so here are a few fun facts about the humans behind them.
Letter from the Editor: Sunday's tornadoes took me right back to 1990

By Melynda Shamie
Jun 24, 2021 4:43 PM - Every time I hear a tornado siren, like we all did Sunday, I have the same reaction: I panic. It all stems from Aug. 28, 1990, when an F5 tornado hit my hometown, Plainfield.
Thank you, Northbrook, for helping us reach a milestone

By Melynda Shamie
Jun 16, 2021 4:33 PM - A year ago today, the first issue of the Northbrook Herald hit your doorsteps. Thanks to you, the readers, we're celebrating our anniversary.
Thank you, Glenview, for helping us reach a milestone

By Melynda Shamie
Jun 16, 2021 4:30 PM - A year ago today, the first issue of the Glenview Herald hit your doorsteps. Thanks to you, the readers, we're celebrating our anniversary.
Letter from the Editor: We need to talk about Scott's Law

Feb 25, 2021 12:13 AM - I actually wasn't planning to write a column this week, but because I'm fired up and have something of a platform, here we are: We need to talk about Scott's Law, and why it's such a significant topic for me. Partly because of two family members, but also because of a state trooper I never met but whom I will always remember.
Letter from the Editor: Time, time, time -- see what's become of me

Feb 10, 2021 10:18 PM - Letter from the Editor: This time staying home during the pandemic hasn't been anything like I expected, but I've made the best of it. I've also had a lot of baked goods.
Letter from the Editor: I know all about (a little bit of) sports!

Feb 3, 2021 11:38 PM - Letter from the Editor: Mel talks about the evolution of her sports knowledge. From asking "Is this the basketball world series?" (true story) to keeping up with the Perakis sisters, Jackson Carsello and all their teammates, not to mention having IHSA meetings in her date planner. How did that happen? Read on, friends.
Letter from the Editor: Winter and I have been a snow-go for a long time

Jan 27, 2021 9:21 PM - Letter from the Editor: A long time ago, we used to be friends -- and I've thought about you too much lately. Marshmallows? Nope -- snow. Mel discusses her complicated relationship with wintry weather.
Letter from the Editor: We all witnessed history Wednesday

By Melynda Shamie
Jan 20, 2021 11:11 PM - Politics aside, we all witnessed history on Wednesday: A woman sworn in as vice president of the United States. It's something I genuinely wasn't sure I'd see in my lifetime. Before any of you start typing an angry email or dialing your phones, hold up a sec. That's not a swipe at any of our institutions or any people or political party -- it's something that was instilled in me as a youngster.
Letter from the Editor: They aren't really president, but they play one on TV

Jan 14, 2021 3:11 AM - As the Biden-Harris inauguration approaches, let's take a minute to talk about our favorite presidents and politicians. But the fun ones -- you know, the fictional ones!

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