In life, that’s how the ball bounces
The Bears and Ravens showed fans how to play the game of football (or life, actually), despite losing 1st-round playoff games last week.
Articles by Paul Katula
Movie review: On the Basis of Sex
A movie released on Christmas highlights an important case fought by Ruth Bader Ginsburg who now serves on the Supreme Court.
Wis. girl found 3 months after abduction
A 13-year-old girl, whose parents were murdered, was abducted by a stranger and held captive for 3 months before she escaped.
The case against gerrymandering in Maryland
Redrawing congressional district lines is bound to be a high priority for Maryland legislators this year, given a Supreme Court case.
Downers South expects ‘the best’ in winter guard
The friendly group assembled this year for winter guard at Downers Grove South HS expects to improve on last year’s regional results.
Md. legislature convenes during federal shutdown
The federal shutdown is officially the 2nd-longest in US history, but the state legislature convened in Annapolis this afternoon.
Half of IL’s worst schools are outside Chicago
Many IL schools labeled as “lowest performing” aren’t in Chicago; they’re in post-industrial areas like Rockford, Peoria, and Springfield.
The best students get a few Bs and Cs
The “best” students, or those most likely to succeed in college, a career, and life, usually don’t get straight As in school.
116th Congress is sworn in
The 116th Congress came to order Thursday, amid a government shutdown the House moved to end. History was made for women in the House.
Body shaming affects young people & can kill them
Body shaming and a negative body image can lead to depression, which can lead to other mental health issues, such as suicide.