Opinion Stories from January 29, 2022 (Change date)
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Editorial: 'Mr. D' left behind a more valuable legacy than his financial fortuneJan 29, 2022 1:00 pm - On Friday, Richard L. Duchossois died an exceptionally wealthy man. But the legacy of his 100-yearslong life had little to do with material prosperity. Likely, the story...
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Biden is not the uniter he claimsJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - Last year's inaugural we had a uniter-in-chief who stated his firm belief in delivering us to the promised land of civility, a life where we could all take a collective ...
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Technology helps keep safe rail staffingJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - A recent letter in the Daily Herald on freight rail safety and staffing decisions woefully misses the mark. Most freight railroads today operate with an engineer and con...
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Columnist almost had me, until ...Jan 29, 2022 12:00 am - I'm a fan of the Herald's fair and balanced editorial policy but not a fan of Byron York. As I read his "Both Parties Could Blow It" Jan. 21, I was excited (and in agree...
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Intimidation because of masks must stopJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - I am angry and saddened to read the St. Charles Public Library is closed to in-person visits due to threatening emails and phone calls directed at the library staff with...
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Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoonJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - Today's Opinion Page editorial cartoon ...
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Democracy is distinguishing factorJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - One of your readers insists that America is a republic, not a democracy (Jan. 21). Well, for sure, we are not a monarchy. But there is quite a distance between not-a-mon...
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Yes, it's wrong to let China host OlympicsJan 29, 2022 12:00 am - AP writer Jim Litke is spot-on regarding the terrible decision by the IOC to hold the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing. In addition to the compelling reasons Mr. Lit...
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The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.Jan 29, 2022 12:00 am - This week's Clippable Quote "Remember you are just an extra in everyone else's play." - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ryan and Matt, again What's in a name? We're ...
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