Articles filed under Opinion
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Lawsuit legislation addresses realities of modern work lifeJul 10, 2025 2:45 pm - Guest columnist Timothy J. Cavanagh: Illinois law holds companies accountable if people suffer harm from toxic exposure. SB 328 rectifies unfairness for workers exposed across states, providing justice.
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The big losers: Our kids and grandkidsJul 10, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Republican tax reform bill cuts taxes for the wealthy while taking away health care and food assistance from the poor, burdening future generations with crippling national debt.
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Stop dictatorship firstJul 10, 2025 4:00 am - There are many issues to worry about in our country — tariffs, abortion, debt, immigration, taxes, rich vs. poor, racism, religious freedom, voters’ rights, inflation and...
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Between Solomon and M*A*S*H*: Choosing sensitivity over drama at the water coolerJul 10, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: A newspaper editorial team debates whether to publish a photo of misbehaving kids on e-bikes, weighing newsworthiness against sensitivity.
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Time for a changeJul 10, 2025 4:00 am - Randall Road serves areas from North to South, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Carpentersville, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, G...
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Daily Herald opinion: Mixed-up messaging: Another politician, another social media gaffeJul 09, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Too often when politicians get on social media, the cautionary tales practically write themselves.Case in point: an unfortunate post on fireworks from the Aurora mayor.
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Greatness, not mediocrityJul 09, 2025 4:00 am - When the youth who grew up in comfortable surroundings aren't aware of the sacrifices others made for their lifestyle, they are prime for indoctrination by institutions w...
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One big, beautiful disasterJul 09, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy:
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What Happens When Federal Prosecutors Overcharge? The Mixed Diddy VerdictJul 09, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders:
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Let’s try kindness at the grass rootsJul 09, 2025 4:00 am - Over the past several weekends, I hiked in the forest preserve near my home. Many hikers I encountered made no attempt to say hello nor acknowledge me. When I first hiked...