Articles filed under Opinion
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Endorsement: Krishnamoorthi for Democrats for U.S. SenateFeb 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Of the 10 Democrats seeking the opportunity to replace the retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, three have generally been anointed as the ones to watch because of their vastly...
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Endorsement: Tracy for Republicans in U.S. Senate raceFeb 28, 2026 2:45 pm - The Daily Herald endorses Don Tracy for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in the March 17 primary elections.
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Politicians should cut red tape for small businessesFeb 28, 2026 1:27 pm - Each year, legislation is filed, which if passed, places new burdens on small businesses, often with corresponding fines and penalties. This puts small businesses on the defensive, hoping that new regulations do not threaten their viability or ability to grow.
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Education gets short shrift againFeb 27, 2026 10:16 am - Here we go again. The state says that there is no additional new money for educating our kids — again. Illinois is now $3.3 billion behind in fully funding our schools by...
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Misplaced prioritiesFeb 27, 2026 10:16 am - I am writing to express my deep concern regarding current federal spending priorities. It has been reported that significant funds are being allocated toward high-cost go...
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Daily Herald endorsement: Meister, Campos and McDonnell for Lake County BoardFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We endorse Democrats Wendy Meister and Esiah Campos for Lake County Board districts 3 and 16, respectively, and Republican Eleanor Sweet McDonnell for Lake County Board District 17.
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Endorsement: Kifowit for Democrats as Illinois comptrollerFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Stephanie Kifowit for the Democratic nomination for state comptroller.
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Endorsements for Kane County BoardFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald offers endorsements for candidates in the 2026 primary election for Kane County Board.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Smentek, Tyson-Dunne for DuPage Forest Preserve boardFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We endorse Susan Smentek in District 1 and Tina Tyson-Dunne in District 2 in the Democratic primary for the DuPage County Forest Preserve District board.
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Today’s editorial cartoonFeb 27, 2026 4:00 am -