Mom Catches Teacher Luring Son to Her Bed: Patch PM

Teacher Accused of Luring Teen to Her Bedroom on New Year’s Day

A Naperville middle school teacher was charged with one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, police said, after she lied to get a 16-year-old boy into her bedroom on New Year’s Day. Police said the boy’s mother was in the house and caught her in mid sex act. » read more

All 4 Young Men Who Died in Wisconsin Canoe Accident Attended New Trier

• High school expresses “deepest condolences” following weekend tragedy on Lake Beulah.

Wrestling Coach Gave Students Alcohol, Fondled Them in Hotel: Police

• The 29-year-old Herscher High School educator also allegedly told a student he’s always wanted to kill someone.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2016 Peaks Tonight

• The Quadrantids peak Monday, Jan. 4, and could produce as many as 50 shooting stars per hour.

Drunken Wrong-Way Driver Kicked Cop’s Groin After Waking Up In Wrecked Car: Police

• He also tried to bite a staffer at St. Joe’s Hospital in Joliet, police said.

Gym Teacher Hopes To Become Biggest Loser

• Phys Ed teacher from Burbank to compete on NBC reality show. Wants to lose weight to be healthy role model and encourage students to be fit and active.

Happy New Year: Most-Shared Story on Facebook

25 New Illinois Laws in 2016 That May Change Your Life

• Divorce, child custody, breastfeeding, hunting, police conduct and more.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Cops Catch Coke-Faced Gang Member Drinking Behind the Wheel
• Pot Dispensary in Deerfield Will Offer Yoga, Massage and Nutritional Classes
• Flight Attendant, Driver Injured When Fuel Truck Collides With Airplane at O’Hare
• Board of Ed to Vote Next Week on Whether to Close St. Charles Schools
• Denied Use of Phone, Thug Robs Man at Gunpoint in Gas Station Parking Lot: Cops

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