Articles filed under Opinion
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Daily Herald opinion: St. Charles officials remain focused on improving eastern gateway of the cityAug 11, 2026 8:04 am - Daily Herald opinion: As St. Charles reviews a proposal to redevelop the former Pheasant Run Resort site, city council members say the eastern entrance to the city needs to be unique and different from neighboring towns.
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The long rise of the new Democratic PartyAug 11, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Today’s editorial cartoonAug 11, 2026 4:00 am -
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Class act: A president who knew right from wrongAug 11, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Pierog: Supporting investments that keep Kane County moving forwardAug 10, 2026 4:00 am - Guest view: As Kane County continues to grow, so must a transportation system that keeps pace with the needs of our residents, businesses, and economy. That is why I support the Illinois Tollway's proposed toll increase and the long-term investments it will make in the Interstate 88 and Interstate 90 corridors.
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How Pittsburgh became the early alarm bell for the DSA’s riseAug 09, 2026 4:00 am - The rise of the Democratic left in Pittsburgh did not happen overnight. It was built over years through patient organizing, disciplined recruiting and a clear-eyed focus on the races that mattered most: low-turnout primaries where entrenched power was vulnerable.
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What campaigns should really be aboutAug 09, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Give us a reason to send you to Congress other than the R or D.
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New tariffs have shrunk Illinois’ economy and cost households $2,200 per yearAug 08, 2026 7:00 am - New research from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois finds that Midwest families, manufacturers, and farmers have been paying the bill for the Trump administration’s tariff policies.
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Changes aim to refresh our look, emphasize our roleAug 07, 2026 8:18 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: It has been nearly 30 years since the Daily Herald undertook a serious design makeover, so as we transitioned to new ownership, it seemed a fitting time to reexamine our look and adjust it to changing times and tastes.