Articles filed under Opinion
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Daily Herald opinion: Illinois lawmakers must avoid the mistakes that created the state’s pension crisisDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: While some progress has been made in addressing the pension crisis in Illinois, state lawmakers need to stop the behavior that caused the problem in the first place.
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Don’t balance budget on people with cancerDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - The future of federal funding for cancer research is increasingly uncertain, and the consequences are deeply personal for millions of Americans who have been diagnosed wi...
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Today’s editorial cartoonDec 30, 2025 4:00 am -
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In a gloomy winter, read a couple of classic booksDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Less whining, more actionDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - It's rather ironic and somewhat sad to see how many members of Congress are negatively reacting to President Trump's efforts to stop the flow of illegal drugs into our co...
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Fight or flee: A tale of two congresswomenDec 30, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Froma Harrop:
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Proof of futility of fighting redistrictingDec 29, 2025 2:49 pm - It is a quixotic venture to reverse partisan redistricting that benefits one political party over another. The proof is right here in Illinois. Does anyone seriously thin...
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Trump must start taking responsibilityDec 29, 2025 2:48 pm - As I watched Trump’s address to the nation, his nose seemed to get longer every time he opened his mouth. His speech was either an infomercial or audition for Evelyn Wood...
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Claims of senior wealth, aid are offensiveDec 29, 2025 2:48 pm - I am a senior and am offended by many newspapers/magazine articles that state in a negative tone that “today’s seniors are the wealthiest we ever had” and “retired millio...
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Reliable-grid law will help small businessesDec 29, 2025 2:46 pm - When people talk about high electricity bills, families and individuals are the first who come to mind. But businesses are heavily impacted by electricity prices, especia...