Articles filed under Special Reports
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Facts Matter: Biden’s cancer not caused by vaccinesMay 25, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that Joe Biden’s cancer was caused by vaccines, the U.S. is the only country allowing birthright citizenship and more.
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Arlington Heights mayor: Bears stadium not done dealMay 19, 2025 9:41 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia expressed caution about the Bears’ announced shift in stadium development focus back to the village, stating that there will be a process and opportunities for public input if the move is confirmed.
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More cops, new fire station needed to handle a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights?May 17, 2025 1:37 pm - Arlington Heights leaders are contemplating the manpower and resources needed to handle security and emergency response for a potential new Bears stadium in town.
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Pope Leo XIV not registered as a Republican in IllinoisMay 17, 2025 1:23 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the new pope is a registered Republican, three European leaders were caught with drugs and more.
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Bears shift stadium focus back to Arlington HeightsMay 16, 2025 12:20 pm - The Chicago Bears on Friday announced a shift in focus back to Arlington Heights for their stadium development plans, after previously considering a lakefront site in Chicago.
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Facts Matter: Canada isn’t banning older vehicles from its roadwaysMay 09, 2025 10:42 pm - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that FEMA has run out of money because of spending on migrants, Donald Trump is pictured wading through floodwater and more.
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Fake story claims AOC’s sister vandalized Tesla dealershipMay 04, 2025 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the sister of a liberal congresswoman vandalized a Tesla dealership, a picture showing tattoos proves a man mistakenly sent to an El Salvador prison is a gang member and more.
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‘You have to get through Rolling Meadows’: Mayor stresses city’s place in Arlington Park redevelopmentMay 01, 2025 8:00 pm - The mayor of Rolling Meadows emphasized Thursday that any redevelopment of the Arlington Park property will require cooperation with her town. “You have to get through Rolling Meadows to get there,” she said.
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‘The Simpsons’ didn’t predict Pope Francis’ deathApr 26, 2025 11:30 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines a recent social media post claiming the writers of the TV show “The Simpsons” previously knew Pope Francis was going to die. The pontiff died April 21 following a cerebral stroke.
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Daily Herald opinion: Sen. Dick Durbin has served our state, and our nation, wellApr 25, 2025 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Sen. Dick Durbin leaves an incredible legacy as he announces he will not seek another term.