Articles filed under Opinion
-
Impressive work, uncertain futureJan 28, 2025 9:03 am - I was amazed watching the construction of the Clove apartments by people with no fear of heights, weather or hard work. I saw solitary brick walls standing high, supporte...
-
The threat is lack of mental health careJan 28, 2025 9:02 am - Recently, an elderly man in Lombard, Illinois was charged with the murder of his Dementia-diagnosed wife. She had been suffering with the affliction for 15 years and, in ...
-
Eyes on the prizeJan 28, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Justice Department has frozen civil rights lawsuits and consent decrees reached under Biden, foreshadowing a rollback of progress. This is no time to stop paying attention.
-
Daily Herald opinion: Yes, the clock is ticking: Lawmakers, don’t leave transit agencies, public waiting to last minute for budget answersJan 28, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: We’ve heard a lot about the impending budget crisis and calls for legislative solutions to avoid service cuts and fare hikes in public transportation. Some ideas sound promising but so far have been woefully short on details.
-
The end of the first week of the second yearJan 28, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Trump's second term shows a more focused, faster-moving president, with new and old staff picks aimed at quickly advancing his agenda, including rolling back prior administration policies.
-
Today’s editorial cartoonJan 28, 2025 4:00 am -
-
Aid will help make Illinois rail even saferJan 27, 2025 4:00 am - It’s good news that Illinois is slated to receive more than $150 Million in federal dollars for rail improvements through the USDOT’s Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) ...
-
What Biden did wrongJan 27, 2025 4:00 am - In response to Bill Pierson’s question, “What did Biden do wrong?”: The answer is simple go to any retail establishment, restaurant or gas station and open your wallet re...
-
A new period of chaos, mismanagementJan 27, 2025 4:00 am - So, we’re looking forward to another four years of chaos and government mismanagement. Let’s review. Obama dragged us out of the Great Recession, the housing crisis and t...
-
A trip ‘back home’ provides reminders of what makes America specialJan 27, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Dan Franch: American openness, natural beauty, cultural richness, friendliness, optimism and dynamism make it a remarkable place to live, work and pursue dreams.