Yikes! The moving train-selfie game By Paul Katula • Jun 3, 2014 There's a new game among young people. Like "chicken," it has its perils and its rush.
Peoria teacher charged with sexual assault By Paul Katula • Jun 3, 2014 A middle school band director in District 150 has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of one of his students.
IL man charged with child solicitation in Va. By Paul Katula • Jun 3, 2014 A man from Elburn, Ill., has to turn himself in to Va. authorities. He's wanted in an Internet sting set up to trap people who solicit children online.
Republicans repeat old Common Core arguments By Paul Katula • May 31, 2014 Some leading Republicans are bringing up old argument against the Common Core and need to stop so work can proceed.
Underage drinking party busted in W Ocean City By Paul Katula • May 31, 2014 An underage drinking party after a Md. high school graduation has left three people injured and several people charged, either as adults or juveniles.
Some PARCC work on hold as judge reviews bid process By Paul Katula • May 29, 2014 A N.M. judge halted a contract between PARCC and Pearson over a protest that claims they may not have played fair with our tax dollars.
Fort Wayne schools to track lunchtime fingerprints By Paul Katula • May 28, 2014 Some schools in Ft Wayne, Ind., will use fingerprints to track students in the lunch lines come fall. Or parents can opt out.
Md. schools might start after Labor Day By Paul Katula • May 28, 2014 Despite a task force recommendation that schools in Md. start after Labor Day, we don't think the economic benefit will offset what students lose.
Hate crimes against women By Paul Katula • May 27, 2014 The recent shooting rampage in Calif. has triggered a response that seeks to stop the next woman-hater before it's too late.
Cover: Congratulations to the Proficient Class of 2014 By Paul Katula • May 20, 2014 Our backdrop for the graduation season is a tribute to this year's graduates. The adjective we've chosen: PROFICIENT.