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Editorial: The Columbus-Indigenous Peoples debate

In this editorial, the Daily Herald notes that while Christopher Columbus did not "discover" America, he did spark a revolution that changed the world.
Oct 12, 2021 3:52 PM
Our view: Personal health is more important than public judgment

Bringing mental health issues out into the open for people at all walks of life is an important by-product of decisions like those of elite athletes stepping away from their sports in order to take care of themselves.
Aug 7, 2021 7:35 PM
Our view: We've got a lot of vaccine here in SI. Let's use it

Other parts of the state are having feeding frenzies, as people try to get themselves or their elderly relations appointments to get vaccinated. Here, though, there are appointments that are going unfilled.
Mar 31, 2021 12:10 PM
Our view: Consider that 45% of fireworks injuries are kids under 12

Before you turn the Fourth of July into a blast, be aware of who you may hurt.
Jul 1, 2020 10:49 AM
Our view: JALC leaders should release meeting records

When it comes to keeping the public's business in the light, leaders at John A. Logan College could use some enlightening themselves.
Jul 3, 2019 12:25 PM
Our view: The last word on Father's Day, 2018

Fathers occupy a special place in our lives. Usually for good but sometimes for ill, they are interwoven with who we are.
By The Editorial Board Jun 20, 2018 12:43 PM
Our view: All talk, no action; politicians fail to put end to gerrymandering

Politicians let another chance to end gerrymandering falter, as deadline passes Monday.
By the Editorial Board May 9, 2018 1:00 AM
Our view: Raising money for hope, is not money wasted

One measure of a community is how it treats its children. And this week, with the sad death of 11-year-old Makanda Williams, the community that grew up around her fight for life can at least take comfort in knowing they helped give her and her family hope during their darkest days.
By The Editorial Board May 2, 2018 1:24 PM
Our view: We can't let Du Quoin fairgrounds go under

Landmarks Illinois has made it official - the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds is in danger without an infusion of money to make long-deferred repairs. We can't let that happen.
By The Editorial Board Apr 27, 2018 12:17 PM
Our view: Only public outrage can get 'Fair Maps' done

The best chance Illinoisans have for taking back control of their legislative elections in five years, is reaching a critical point now. It's time for the public to step up.
By The Editorial Board Apr 20, 2018 1:00 AM

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