In Support

“In addition to keeping an eye on local government agencies and giving a voice to people who might otherwise not be heard, the Daily Herald's impact on the suburbs revolves around building a community. The reporters, photographers and editors make an effort to meet and understand the people who live in the suburbs. Through the newspaper, we introduce diverse and interesting neighbors to each other. That simple connection builds connections and makes us stronger.” 

— Burt Constable, retired Daily Herald columnist

“I grew up in Arlington Heights in the 1970s, reading the Daily Herald every day. In the 1990s, I fulfilled a dream by becoming a Daily Herald sports writer. Now I feel a responsibility to preserve the paper I love.” 

— Kevin Schmit, Daily Herald associate sports editor

“The late Daily Herald critic and editor Tom Valeo once said that everyone has a story. Telling those stories — with the professionalism, compassion and fairness Daily Herald reporters have displayed for more than 150 years — is more than a job, it's a privilege.” 

— Barbara Vitello, Daily Herald theater critic/legal affairs writer