Articles filed under Opinion
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The quiet public service that surrounds us every dayJun 25, 2026 4:00 am - It is inspiring, or should be, to read about people like Gregory Sarlo of Des Plaines. Sarlo, who served as president of the Des Plaines Public Library Board of Trustees ...
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Today’s editorial cartoonJun 25, 2026 4:00 am -
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Facts that have not been held backJun 24, 2026 2:18 pm - A recent letter to the editor regarding pushback on censorship neglected some key points. The writer is concerned about knowledge being withheld from us, in particular in...
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A great local resourceJun 24, 2026 2:18 pm - Saturday evening we had the pleasure of attending a performance at the Al Larson Cultural Center, previously known as Prairie Center for the Arts. If you are a fan of liv...
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Republicans hang onJun 24, 2026 11:52 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: By a number of conventional measures, the Republican Party should be headed for a huge loss in this November's House midterm elections. But some experts think the results will be much closer than originally thought. The problem for Republicans is those experts still think the GOP will lose, just not in an old-fashioned blowout.
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Shambles: America surrenders, unconditionallyJun 24, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Daily Herald opinion: Just fun and comfort: Aurora’s upgraded RiverEdge brings improvements without the taint of controversyJun 24, 2026 4:00 am - Tourists who may want to see a successful multimillion dollar public works cleanup project likely will be in for some disappointment if they travel to Washington, D.C., a...
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Not following the example of President James K. PolkJun 24, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: erhaps Trump believes he can intimidate Iran's evil leaders not to do things he doesn't want, the way he has apparently intimidated Venezuela's not-so-savory leaders. But it's not clear that such intimidation is working optimally.
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The so-called peace dealJun 23, 2026 2:17 pm - What did President Donald Trump sign? In short, it is predominantly an agreement to negotiate., unlike President Obama’s agreement which aimed for a comprehensive and ver...