Articles filed under Opinion
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Questions we all should be asking ourselves about trustJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Each of us should question why we trust certain news sources or government actions, and recognize our own biases, basing trust on thoughtful examination rather than emotion.
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Driving test revisions are still ageismJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois representatives have a new bill — HB 1226 — that they want to pass this spring saying that it “should satisfy many seniors in their early 80s.” Nothing can be fu...
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Minors, porn and free speechJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Supreme Court is reviewing a Texas law requiring adults to verify their age to view pornography. Critics argue it violates rights without effectively protecting minors. Alternatives like content filters or device verification could achieve the goal with less burden.
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Board’s off-the-wall plan for college visitsJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Recently the U-46 school board passed a budget item which is so off-the-wall that I had to comment. As a 55-year resident of U-46 with five children and five grandchildre...
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Joe Biden's vaunted sense of his own ‘decency’ led to his undoingJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Biden's border, foreign policy, and political missteps made his presidency a disappointment. His perceived self-righteousness didn't help.
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World-class city’s sports fans deserve betterJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Chicago is home to 15 Fortune 500 companies. That’s the third most in the nation. The city’s architecture — no exaggeration — ranks among the best and most prestigious in...
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Today’s editorial cartoonJan 22, 2025 4:00 am -
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Today’s editorial cartoonJan 22, 2025 4:00 am -
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Daily Herald opinion: Our local nurses are the heartbeat of health careJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, providing medical care, comfort, and critical support, yet are often underappreciated. Nurses of the year at five area hospitals remind us of the value of these critical care givers.
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Leaders must learn from California crisisJan 21, 2025 4:08 pm - The California fires are horrific and the heart-breaking impact on human lives will be long lasting. My prayers go out to all of those impacted. Hundreds of thousands of...