Articles filed under Opinion
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Beyond ho-hum: Finding excitement in today’s space advancesApr 09, 2026 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: I don’t like to constantly revisit “the olden days” of my youth as if they were some halcyon time of simpler pleasures and more meaningful excitements. But there are times when comparisons just can’t be avoided.
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When military allegiance is blindApr 09, 2026 4:00 am - While the war with Iran rages, our “secretary of war,” Mr. Hegseth, has turned his guns on a total of 15 high-level management people in the Armed Forces. It was no secre...
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Today’s editorial cartoonApr 09, 2026 4:00 am -
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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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Can Trump cut through fog and focus on Iran goal?Apr 09, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York:
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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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Prescription Drug Affordability Board threatens development of rare-disease drugs in IllinoisApr 09, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Laura Bonnell: Families grappling with the challenges of a loved one diagnosed with incurable diseases have more than enough to handle in their daily lives begging the question – why would Illinois lawmakers knowingly make their lives worse?
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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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Daily Herald opinion: ‘You’re a visitor’: Outdoor enthusiasts need to clean up their gear, help protect wildlife areasApr 08, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: If you fish at a local park or forest preserve in the coming months, please don’t leave behind any fishing lines, hooks or other gear.