Articles filed under Opinion
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An opportunity to make connections was overwhelmed by divisionsOct 02, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Sadly, a system of communication in which we once had high hopes online became overwhelmed by participants who “debate” by personal insult, bullying and name calling and believe that “free speech” means the right to state any outrage in whatever offensive language one chooses.
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Daily Herald opinion: Real people’s lives: Transit forum emphasizes the importance of solving fiscal crisis this monthOct 01, 2025 4:54 pm - As the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session approaches its mid-October opening, a Chicago Democratic state representative offers one of the most important remind...
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Dream weaver: Camp for inner-city kids highlights a great man’s legacyOct 01, 2025 2:27 pm - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins: A billionaire's dying wish revealed: How Jack Connors transformed Boston's poorest kids' lives
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Laughter is the worst diseaseOct 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion: Sometimes it takes courage just to write a joke.
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A tiring assaultOct 01, 2025 4:00 am - I get a kick out of witnessing authors of letters embarrass themselves such as the Naperville letter on Sept. 16 that declared, “It is from the left that all of this hate...
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No ‘taking sides’ over tragic deathOct 01, 2025 4:00 am - Sept. 10, 2025, will be one more date that will forever live in infamy in these United States. I strongly disagree with the Daily Herald editors who felt it was appropria...
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Today’s editorial cartoonOct 01, 2025 4:00 am -
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2 years later, 'much of the world no longer remembers Oct. 7'Oct 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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Wonderful exposure to a great presidentOct 01, 2025 4:00 am - We finally brought our grandchildren and their parents to Springfield. I had long wanted to introduce them to my all-time favorite president, Abraham Lincoln. He’s been m...
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Local leader chose to be divisiveSep 30, 2025 4:00 am - I read Mr. Zalusky's article titled, “Aurora mayor orders flags restored to full staff despite Trump order to honor Charlie Kirk,” and I think there are several matters o...