Our view: Don't miss chance to weigh in on legal pot proposals
We can’t guarantee recreational marijuana will be made legal in Illinois, but it’s an absolute certainty that the topic is going to command …
Our view: Minimum wage increase should consider all voices
J.B. Pritzker touted his plans to increase Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour as the Democratic nominee for governor in 2018, and he won …
Vanisko: Striking out against the elements for some baseball
When the temperature is about zero and there is a foot of snow – or so – on the ground, there are a lot worse ways you can spend your evenin…
Gloor: Here's why you might see different versions of a breaking news story
It’s no secret that media organizations nationwide, including The Herald-News, are working hard every day to maintain their readers’ trust.
Legalizing pot a bad idea
To the Editor:The Opinion piece by Dr. Jerald McNair was stated so clearly and concisely, regarding …
Better ways to solve border problem
To the Editor:I see Mr. Malmgren thinks we need a wall. I can’t understand how anyone would think th…
Our View: Measles epidemics preventable
For most Americans in their 20s, 30s or even 40s, measles is one of a host of old-timey contagions they’ve never personally come in contact …
Joliet Black Police Association honored
To the Editor:On Jan. 20, the Joliet Black Police Association received the Dr. Isaac Singleton Award…
Our View: Don't roll back bail reform in Illinois
It would be a mistake to allow the county court systems around Illinois to opt out of the recently enacted Bail Reform Act.
Hosey: Y Massage? Why not a massage?
You couldn’t ask for a better location to put a massage parlor.It was in an Essington Road strip mal…