Articles filed under Opinion
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Policies ignore realities of climate changeMay 26, 2025 4:00 am - President Trump has labeled climate change a “hoax” and has issued directives that undermine environmental regulations increasing our reliance on fossil fuels. On his fir...
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A brother’s painMay 26, 2025 4:00 am - My brother would never talk about his experiences in Vietnam in l969-70 until recently. He told us how only one aunt in the family seemed to understand the horrors he had...
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Low wages put home care workers in crisisMay 26, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois seniors are facing a care crisis that prevents them from getting the care they need — and it’s getting worse every day. According to data obtained from the Illin...
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Poverty and prioritiesMay 25, 2025 1:36 pm - Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin recently proudly announced a $14 million expansion. The Chicago Bears want to build an $800 million stadium in Arlington Heights. The Bea...
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Understanding our problemsMay 25, 2025 1:35 pm - To David Clark of Libertyville: The list you provided of what you assume Democrats believe and stand behind is interesting as it reads like right-wing talking points with...
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The true goals of ‘public servants’May 25, 2025 1:35 pm - Let’s be clear: politicians are not “public servants.” They may have initially felt an urge to serve a greater cause, but their real goals are twofold: power and money. T...
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Today’s editorial cartoonMay 25, 2025 4:00 am -
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Public defender reforms promise a fairer kind of democracyMay 25, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist K. Edward Copeland: As we move into the next stage of passing the FAIR Act, the legislature must prioritize independence for public defenders.
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Today’s editorial cartoonMay 25, 2025 4:00 am -
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This week politicians can prove they value small businessesMay 24, 2025 1:16 pm - We started with a robust agenda this year in Springfield, which included reining in overly restrictive occupational licenses and supporting folks laid off from their jobs and ready to start businesses.