Articles filed under Opinion
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State’s pre-emption of local zoning is bad ideaApr 26, 2026 10:25 am - I recently viewed an online video ad from Gov. Pritzker stating that his Build Illinois legislation would somehow help address the affordable housing crisis in the state....
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Pointless politicsApr 26, 2026 10:25 am - Many Democratic leaders are suggesting that Trump should be removed from office under provisions of the 25th Amendment. While I agree that some of Trump's comments are wa...
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Today’s editorial cartoonApr 26, 2026 4:00 am -
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Voting and the buttery pastApr 26, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Marc Munroe Dion:
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The greatest threat to American democracy might not be who you thinkApr 26, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel:
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Daily Herald opinion: Things to be said on redistricting: At its worst, House’s proposed amendment is a distraction from the discussion we really need on reformApr 25, 2026 2:45 pm - The first thing to be said about the Illinois House’s approval last week of a proposed state Constitutional amendment on redistricting is that it is a laughable commentar...
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Ending, not starting, warApr 24, 2026 12:33 pm - Dear Pope Leo, President Trump is not trying to start a war with Iran, he is trying to end the war Iran started in 1979, 47 years ago, the one where Iran has killed hundr...
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Daily Herald opinion: Slow down, stay safe: With fatal work zone crashes up, drivers need extra caution amid road constructionApr 24, 2026 12:29 pm - Daily Herald Opinion: Construction zone fatalities were up last year. Prevent a repeat involves driving slowing down, paying attention and avoiding distractions.
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For local property tax relief, state must fix revenue policiesApr 24, 2026 4:00 am - Guest columnist Ralph Martire:
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Avoid the tiger’s backApr 24, 2026 4:00 am - President Trump is now in a very similar situation to what was faced by LBJ in the spring of 1965: should American ground troops be sent in? LBJ was warned by George Bal...