Articles filed under Opinion
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A renewed war means renewed GOP midterm worriesJul 23, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: In the last week, the war in Iran has seemed like a war again, after a long time in a gray area that was neither war nor peace. Now, with both sides shooting at each other, war is back. And, politically, the threat that the war presents to Republican prospects in the midterm elections is back, too.
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Today’s editorial cartoonJul 23, 2026 4:00 am -
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Dark Season: The oldest hatred deepens and spreadsJul 23, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Daily Herald opinion: Clarifying ethics: Complaint questions if it is appropriate for public bodies to query voters on referendumsJul 22, 2026 10:05 am - Daily Herald opinion: When Northwest Suburban High School District 214 officials hired a consulting firm to quiz district taxpayers about a potential tax increase, they were – depending on who you talk to – either looking for legitimate public input to guide their planning; or violating ethics rules that prevent a public body from spending taxpayer funds to help ensure the success of an upcoming referendum.
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Today’s editorial cartoonJul 22, 2026 4:00 am -
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See for yourselfJul 22, 2026 4:00 am - If you are worried about the security of our elections, I encourage you to become involved either as an election judge (which I am) or as a poll watcher. You will see fir...
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How one boy overcame loneliness and brought a neighborhood togetherJul 22, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson:
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Law would protect immigrant childrenJul 22, 2026 4:00 am - The saga of innocent children being harmed by government policies continues. Children are witnessing their parents being forcefully carted away and put in detention. Thes...
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Elections and ‘the bully’Jul 21, 2026 11:13 am - Regarding Bob Shea’s statement in a recent letter headlined “Trump is right to stop the bully Iran”: I can honestly say, I totally agree with the part of the letter that ...
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Mental board stymiedJul 21, 2026 11:12 am - The Dundee Township supervisor and trustees currently deserve a failing grade for their failure to appoint three members to the Dundee Township Mental Health Board (DTMHB...