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Editorials
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Editorial: Justice Department must operate free from political influence
Sep 8, 2018 2:00 PM - This Daily Herald editorial warns that calls for the U.S. Justice Department to take politics into consideration when pressing criminal charges or pursuing investigations contradict the foundations of the American judicial system. -
Editorial: A newspaper's role is to be a bridge to understanding
Sep 6, 2018 1:00 AM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald summarizes the point of a civic breakfast it is hosting today to address the role of the news media in bridging the racial divide. -
Editorial: Being a great person made Pradel a great leader
Sep 5, 2018 10:18 AM - This Daily Herald editorial stresses that political leaders at all levels can take a lesson in public service from the respectful commitment that George Pradel, who died Tuesday at age 80, brought to his office as Naperville mayor. -
Editorial: Tollway needs more notice, transparency with Route 53 forums
Sep 4, 2018 1:00 AM - A Daily Herald editorial looks at stakeholders' frustrations with Route 53 project discussions as the tollway called a meeting with little public notice and then wrestled with tech issues that further hampered communication. -
The Soapbox: Joy in Buffalo Grove, leashing crime in Naperville, theater honors throughout the suburbs and moreSep 1, 2018 1:00 AM - The Soapbox: Joy in Buffalo Grove, leashing crime in Naperville, theater honors throughout the suburbs and more. Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.
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Editorial: The sorry election politics of negativity
Sep 1, 2018 2:00 PM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald wryly observes that "If you live in the Illinois House district now represented by Rep. David Harris, you're probably familiar with the steady onslaught of direct mail advertising that makes Republican Eddie Corrigan out to be a sort of Illinois version of party boss Jim Taylor from 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.'" -
Editorial: Treat opioid abuse like the disease it is
Aug 31, 2018 7:38 AM - This Daily Herald editorial, citing a planned vigil Friday night, emphasizes our need to acknowledge the addictive power of opioids and learning to talk openly about them. -
Editorial: Changing our mindset on throwaway plastic
Aug 30, 2018 1:39 PM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald says that when something as simple as limiting single-use plastic bags turns political, Kroger deserves a hand for deciding to phase out plastic shopping bags, potentially cleaning up the environment and helping to change our mindset on throwaway plastics. -
Editorial: Lawmakers should start over on car-sharing regulations
Aug 30, 2018 1:41 PM - This Daily Herald editorial says Gov. Bruce Rauner was correct to veto a hastily written law regulating vehicle-sharing companies, and now lawmakers should take a more-serious look at this emerging business. -
Editorial: Tollway board sees nothing wrong with dubious hiring
Aug 28, 2018 5:00 AM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald takes the Illinois Toll Highway Authority board to task for absolving itself of questionable contracts and hiring, despite repeated examples of conflicts,
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