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Guest view: Combining RTA, other public transit boards would be disservice to McHenry County taxpayers

"Any suburban legislator that votes to consolidate the transit boards ... will be voting against the interest of the residents that they have been elected to represent," write McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler and county council of governments President Rick Mack.

By Michael Buehler, chairman, McHenry County Board and Rick Mack, president, McHenry County Council of Governments and village of Ringwood

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

Our View: Explore nearby cultural treasures

St. Charles Public Library participates in Explore More Illinois, a free cultural pass program that allows Illinois public library cardholders discounts at museums, park districts, historical societies, zoos, arts centers, recreational facilities, and other attractions.

Our View: Should schools shorten students’ COVID-19 quarantines?

Thousands of students have been excluded from school across northern Illinois this year because they sat on the bus, at lunch or in a classroom next to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.The reason makes sense: To limit the spread of COVID-19 in schools.

Our View: Americans need to use 9/11 as source of reflection about who we are and want to be

What are we doing to honor those who served after 9/11, along with those who died in the attacks? That’s one question each of us must answer in our own hearts.

Our View: The vaccinated are being asked to save the unvaccinated from themselves

With new mask guidance, the CDC and IDPH are asking the vaccinated to save the unvaccinated from themselves, our editorial board writes.

By Shaw Local News Network Editorial Board●

Our View: Want to keep masks optional in schools? Get vaccinated

The best thing you can do to keep the choice to mask or not in schools in the hands of parents and kids is to get vaccinated, our editorial board writes.

By Shaw Local News Network Editorial Board●

When the tornado siren sings, take it seriously

That siren means something life-threatening is happening, the National Weather Service says. Whether it’s a tornado, strong wind, hail or another emergency depends on the agency that controls the sirens going off.