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Another View: Another savings option for parents

Since the dawn of time, it seems, parents and grandparents have been regularly socking away spare money for their grandchildren to help with the cost of a college education.

By Daily Herald Editorial Board

Let the pros handle the pyrotechnics this Fourth of July

Opinion: Communities are spending tens of thousands of dollars on massive fireworks shows for the Fourth of July. Any of those displays will be far better than shooting off Roman candles in the street.

Make catalytic converters less of a ‘hot’ commodity by tackling thefts nationally

Opinion: Illinois and others states have taken steps to stop thefts that are on the rise in Chicago and elsewhere. But without national action, theft crews won’t be deterred from selling their stolen goods across state lines without much scrutiny.

As summer begins, here are some safety reminders when using the grill or fire pit

Opinion: The National Fire Protection Association says gas grills are involved in more than 9,000 structure fires as well as outdoor fires per year.

Illinois takes swipe at censorship in libraries

Opinion: Illinois has become the first state in the union to protect librarians from efforts seeking to ban certain books. It’s much more complicated than that, to be sure, but that’s at the heart of it.

1% grocery tax is the least of the state’s food cost problems

Opinion: Can state and federal legislators do anything to curb profit-taking, including by reducing the power of the dwindling number of giant corporations controlling the industry?