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Kevin Schmit

Kevin Schmit

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Associate Sports Editor and Columnist, Daily Herald

Chicago

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white house, dc politics local and national news,capitol hill education, immigration transportation

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HR without the tech

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Total articles 2962

  • Is there still a need to police offensive school nicknames?

    By Kevin Schmit Verified| Daily Herald Verified In 1992, Naperville Central High School changed its mascot to the Redhawks. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com More than 30 years ago, Naperville Central High School sought assistance from a bird that didn’t exist. Caught in a firestorm of controversy over its nickname — a defamatory term for Native Americans — the District 203 school board bucked 50 years of tradition and created a new identity. Based on a student vote, the school became the home of the Redhawks.

    By Kevin Schmit Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Five local basketball players in the transfer portal

    By Kevin Schmit Verified| Daily Herald Verified Mundelein High School graduate Conor Enright entered the transfer portal after spending a season at DePaul. AP It’s portal season … but isn’t it always portal season? Perhaps it feels that way, but this is an actual portal season for men’s college basketball players. And our hoopsters are on the move. This week’s High Five looks at a handful of local players looking for a change of scenery. 5.

    By Kevin Schmit Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Is there still a need to police offensive school nicknames?

    By Kevin Schmit Verified| Daily Herald Verified In 1992, Naperville Central High School changed its mascot to the Redhawks. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com More than 30 years ago, Naperville Central High School sought assistance from a bird that didn’t exist. Caught in a firestorm of controversy over its nickname — a defamatory term for Native Americans — the District 203 school board bucked 50 years of tradition and created a new identity. Based on a student vote, the school became the home of the Redhawks.

    By Kevin Schmit Verified · Daily Herald

    Apr. 17, 2025

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Daily Herald

Daily Herald Media Group is a leading content provider and marketing solutions company located in the Chicago suburbs. It is closely linked to the Daily Herald newspaper, which serves the northern, northwestern, and western suburbs of Chicago, covering several counties including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. The company is part of Paddock Publications, Inc., which transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan in 2018. The Daily Herald Media Group offers a variety of services, including newspaper publishing, online content, and mobile services, delivering award-winning journalism that covers both national and local news. It specializes in tailored marketing solutions for businesses targeting suburban audiences, providing print and digital advertising options. The company focuses on engaging a more affluent and educated demographic, making it an appealing platform for businesses looking to connect with this audience. Additionally, the Daily Herald Media Group is committed to community engagement, serving as a key information source for local news, schools, and events.

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