Articles filed under Opinion
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Social media’s pervasive influence cannot be ignoredJul 02, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: Shocking lawsuits accuse TikTok & Instagram of causing teens' eating disorders and suicidal thoughts. When will social media be held accountable for addictive and harmful content?
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Adolescents need guidance on media literacyJul 02, 2025 4:00 am - It is no surprise that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are happening in Chicago, but many believe that this is not happening in the suburbs. There is...
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Stop illegal fireworksJul 02, 2025 4:00 am - To all our political leaders, from Gov. Pritzker on down to our local leaders. All of you politicians are not bashful to raise our taxes and fees. It’s time you put your ...
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Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: More yogurt than wineJul 02, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Congress must pass a new tax bill before cuts expire, causing tax hikes. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" makes recent cuts permanent, adds child tax credits, border funding, and work requirements for Medicaid.
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Children seeking asylum trapped in legal limboJul 01, 2025 4:00 am - It’s hard to imagine the gravity of threats to a child that would force parents to send one off alone to seek protection in another country, but that’s what happens thous...
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This is no time to be abandoned by courtsJul 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich:
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Be realistic on transitJul 01, 2025 4:00 am - Lately I’ve had the privilege of riding Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest train from Des Plaines to the Ogilvie center in Chicago and back. “So how’s ridership?” I asked a ...
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Daily Herald opinion: ‘Leave it to the professionals’: When it comes to fireworks, be safe, be courteous, avoid punishmentJun 30, 2025 3:40 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Illegal fireworks on July 4th can cause serious injuries and deaths. Police in Elgin and Aurora will fine people $1000 for using them, so attend public fireworks displays instead.