Why people should go to National Night Out events in their communities dh_opinion
This editorial is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. For many of us, spending years in the same neighborhood doesn't necessarily mean we know our neighbors. Indeed, you can have hundreds of"friends" on social media without being able to name the family living in the house across the street. The annual summer tradition encourages people to abandon the couch for an evening and venture outside to mingle with their neighbors and first responders.
In a story that ran on Saturday, our Rick West quoted Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley talking about how she enjoys National Night Out because it allows police officers and residents to show support for one another. by signing up you agree to our terms of service We wholeheartedly agree.
Huntley will have a"police vs. fire" softball game before its community gathering in the Town Square on Main Street. And in Naperville, more than 45 neighborhoods have registered to host National Night Out events. Police, fire and other city officials will visit many of those gatherings.
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