Mattoon IL school shooter waives jury trial By Paul Katula • Aug 7, 2018 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.
Mattoon honors a teacher & school shooting hero By Paul Katula • Dec 3, 2017 A math and PE teacher in Central IL was honored Thursday for springing into action to protect students from a school shooter.