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As the voice of the suburbs, the Daily Herald editorial board takes on the day's most pressing issues from a suburban perspective.

20/03/2023

Expanded early voting begins today in suburban school and municipal elections. Here's a summary of the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected city council, village board and school board races.

Expanded early in-person voting begins Monday for candidates for community college, school board and municipal offices in the April 4 election. Here are the Daily Herald’s endorsements in selected suburban contests.

28/09/2022

A letter online to the Daily Herald, urges people to vote against the proposed Amendment 1, which will be on the November ballot. Are you familiar with the issue, yet? What are your questions about it?

A Wheaton letter to the editor: Teachers unions say there is a critical shortage of teachers in the state, but Illinois School Board of Education data states differently.

28/09/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial commends Kane County for taking quick action to make an intersection safer after a fatal accident. What other intersections around the suburbs need their towns to take a closer look and more serious action?

Daily Herald opinion: The wheels of government don't always move slowly. Kane County officials took quick action to make traffic safety improvements at an intersection that's seen a growing number of crashes.

26/09/2022

Sunday's Daily Herald editorial says the Supreme Court's decision provides a happy ending to a disgusting case involving two former lawmakers who, after they left the legislature, tried to get back pay for automatic raises they'd voted to forgo. Did the actions of these two individuals affect your perception of all lawmakers?

Daily Herald opinion: The Supreme Court's rejection of back pay for two former lawmakers who sought the return of pay raises they'd voted to forgo is a happy outcome to a case that still carries a heavy cost in lost voter confidence in elected leaders.

21/09/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial says outside groups like the one challenging the Bears move to Arlington Heights disrupt local officials' ability to deal with community issues. Have you seen cases where the effectiveness of local government has been weakened by the influence of outsiders?

Daily Herald opinion: The interference of an outside group in Arlington Heights' negotiations with the Bears is impeding local government, not helping it.

20/09/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial expresses gratitude and relief for the release of Lombard native Mark Frerichs from Taliban custody in a prisoner swap for a convicted druglord. Under what conditions are prisoner exchanges like this appropriate?

Daily Herald opinion: The prisoner exchange that brought Lombard native Mark Frerichs his freedom required some difficult decision-making but it provides at least one happy ending to American involvement in a region that had all two few of them.

19/09/2022

Sunday's Daily Herald editorial urged readers to take advantage of the many opportunities to fight stress by appreciating nature. What are your favorite places in the suburbs to "get away from it all"?

A Daily Herald editorial encourages you to take advantage of the myriad natural wonders of the suburbs to help you achieve real balance in your life.

15/09/2022

A letter writer in today's Herald discusses data he acquired through a FOIA request regarding a Drag Queen Bingo event before it was cancelled.

A Downers Grove letter to the editor: The Drag Queen Bingo at the Downers Grove Public Library has been characterized by DGPL Staff as "requested and supported by the community," and those who disagree with the event have been characterized by DGPL staff as "haters."

15/09/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial. How many towns have chosen to buy space for new village hall services rather than build?

A Daily Herald editorial says Rosemont's plan to make a new village hall out of an vacant office building shows us that local governments don't always have to build new, when they need more space.

31/08/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial expresses the hope that the courts will block prosecutors' efforts to withhold information related to cases they are pursuing. How much leeway should officials have to reject requests for public documents?

Daily Herald opinion: In at least two local cases, prosecutors are using vague speculation to try to circumvent the state's law requiring transparency in government records and business. The courts need to make a clear statement supporting the public's right to important information about the workin...

29/08/2022

Sunday's Daily Herald editorial praised an unusual effort by the Antioch police department to try to increase awareness of the opioid epidemic. Did you watch the video? Do images like this lead to changed behaviors?

Daily Herald opinion: The Antioch Police Department's use of bodycam footage to show the trauma of an opioid overdose adds an important strategy in the fight to understand and control drug addiction.

17/08/2022

In today's editorial, the Daily Herald reflects on the need for leaders to be looking for solutions, in addition to gun control, to address the tendency of people to react with violence to issues in their lives. What are specific measures policy makers should be considering?

Daily Herald opinion: On Sunday, people fired at others in the parking lot of Great America, a man was killed after someone in a vehicle fired at another on Interstate 88 in Oak Brook, Elgin was investigating another case of shots fired, and other attacks in Chicago and across the nation were report...

16/08/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial praises the work of a suburban village whose leaders have acted to try to breathe new economic life into the area that once was home to a vibrant shopping mall. What should villages or developers today be doing to appeal to your shopping and entertainment interests?

Daily Herald opinion: Bloomingdale officials were wise to take steps to develop a "strategic vision plan" for the struggling Stratford Square Mall.

12/08/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial emphasizes the diversity and rich appeal of the entire state of Illinois. What do you appreciate most about the state?

Daily Herald opinion: The state's investment in southern Illinois is a worthwhile endeavor to raise the fortunes of all Illinoisans.

05/08/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial acknowledges the praise Illinois has received for its policies on climate change, noting that concerns still remain regarding the pace of developing renewable sources. What can be done at the state level to encourage more development and use of renewables?

Daily Herald opinion: Credit Illinois with making a good start toward a clean energy, as noted in a new nationwide study, but we can't ignore key challenges that remain, particularly involving development of renewable energy sources.

04/08/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial discusses the importance of following reliable information as the monkeypox virus spreads. Are you following the news on the virus and getting reliable information?

Daily Herald opinion: As concern over the monkeypox virus grows, keeping abreast of the facts will be key to us handling this latest virus alarm.

03/08/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial warns against the tendency to leap to conclusions about the opinions or actions of others based on prejudice or simple lack of information. What are situations where you've seen this cause unnecessary problems?

Daily Herald opinion: Why are we so often willing to jump to conclusions about the opinions and actions of people we don't know?

13/07/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial emphasizes the importance for newspapers - and all of us on social media - to be careful about what we post and publish to avoid providing notoriety to mass murderer suspects.

Daily Herald opinion: After a mass shooting, a suspect often gains instant fame. Maybe a manifesto is found, or a video or set of videos the suspect made, or artwork. And that material spreads around the world. That's where more danger arises.

12/07/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial reflects on the announcement that second-installment tax bills in Cook County will be delayed for the second year in a row. Are you affected by the late bills? How?

Daily Herald opinion: We need concerted action, not political finger pointing, to solve the problems that have caused delayed Cook County tax bills two years in a row.

06/07/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial calls for a nonpartisan congressional investigation into the causes and potential solutions to our mass-shooting crisis.

Daily Herald opinion: It's government's responsibility to keep us safe and free. We need a congressional inquiry into the causes, impacts and potential policy solutions to America's unique scourge of gun violence.

30/06/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial stresses the need to be conscientious about plastics recycling.

Daily Herald opinion: The unfortunately complicated task of recycling plastics is so important to figure out, right down to our stomachs.

21/06/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial says the importance of police car and body cameras was reinforced in the case of an officer-involved shooting in Naperville - and by the Naperville department's decision to release the extensive video promptly.

Daily Herald opinion: The decision by Naperville police to releae video showing an officer shooting and killing a man who charged at him with a hatchet is another reminder of why dashboard and body cameras are vital tools that provide accountability and transparancy.

20/06/2022

Sunday's Daily Herald editorial discusses how a gathering in Round Lake Beach following a local tragedy demonstrates how communities can come together in times of hardship.

Daily Herald opinion: A gathering Wednesday in Round Lake Beach to share the grief of a neighbor's unimaginable loss reminds us of the essence and power of community.

17/06/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial welcomes restrictions on single-use plastic in state and national parks. Do you notice people using less of these plastics in recreation areas?

Daily Herald opinion: A new state law and Department of the Interior's plans to curtail sales of single-use plastics are welcome changes.

14/06/2022

Today's Daily Herald editorial reflects on the loss of two politicians whose style we really need more of today. Name some contemporary elected leaders who reflect the decency and class that John Porter and Jim Ryan showed.

Daily Herald opinion: With the deaths of John Porter and Jim Ryan, we've lost two important examples of statesmanship we desperately need to remember today.

13/06/2022

Here is a complete summary of the Daily Herald endorsements in the June 28 Republican and Democratic primaries.

A summary of the Daily Herald's endorsements in contested local races for the June 28 Republican and Democratic primaries.

03/06/2022

The Daily Herald endorsement in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

The Daily Herald offers its endorsement in the seven-candidate Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Tammy Duckworth.

02/06/2022

The Daily Herald endorsements for Illinois secretary of state in the Democratic and Republican parties.

The Daily Herald endorses Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Dan Brady in the March 17 primary race for secretary of state.

01/06/2022

The Daily Herald endorses Richard Irvin for the GOP nomination for governor and Governor JB Pritzker for the Democratic nomination.

Who do you favor?

The Daily Herald Editorial Board makes its choices for the Republican and Democratic nominees for Illinois' governor.

25/05/2022

From today's Opinion Page...

We plan a special presentation of letters from readers responding to the tragedy. If you'd like yours to be considered for publication, send your thoughts in an email, maximum 300 words, to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name and home town.

Daily Herald opinion: We can't do all at once everything that has been suggested to counteract the horrifying run of mass killings in America, but surely we can work on some issues one at a time.

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