Mattoon IL school shooter waives jury trial
A 15-year-old boy accused of firing a gun and injuring a student in September has waived his right to a trial by jury.
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We support Valerie’s Law, an IL anti-bullying measure
Would an IL law that makes it a misdemeanor for bullying have an impact at reducing the frequency of the destructive behavior?
Conant student killed in car crash
A student at Conant H.S. in IL was killed in a fiery car crash Sunday. Speed was believed to be involved in causing the crash.
Students walk out in protest over gun laws
A massive student protest across America underscored the desire on their part to reconsider the nation’s gun laws.
11th-hour talks cut off a pending strike in W. Chicago
District 94 teachers in W. Chicago will not be going on strike as planned because a tentative deal is headed for approval.
Lake Zurich offers a self-defense class
A self-defense class at an IL h.s. will help to prepare juniors and seniors for their 1st year away at college, a dangerous time.
A pajama party confronts bullying in Oak Lawn
The S.A.D.D. Club at Richards is hosting Spirit Week, incl. Tuesday’s Pajama Day. The theme this year is anti-bullying.
Pulsera Project leads CTE Month at Alton
CTE Month brings up controversies—from working conditions in Central America to US politics—but kids wear colorful bracelets.
Sexual assault happens in high school, too
Sexual assault stats are bad in US high schools, and high school girls are even less likely to report it than older women.
Court steps into an IL medical marijuana case
Even in states with medical marijuana use approved, students still can’t take those prescriptions to school. An IL judge stepped in.