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Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The 9th Street McDonald’s in Lockport, a mere five minute drive from LTHS, is currently being sued by the Illinois Attorney General for 550 violations of child labor laws.

Child Labor: Coming to a McDonald’s near you!

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer May 26, 2026

It’s a rite of passage for the working-age American teenager: swap out that Funfetti birthday cake and childhood of yours for a pen and a stack of job applications, and go make some (always figurative,...

With fewer places to go, many teens are left feeling isolated in a world that has become increasingly disconnected. 
Collage created by Randal Torres.

The end of “casual” hanging out for teens

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer May 19, 2026

In almost every classroom, there’s a recurring moment: a teacher asks a question, most students know the answer, but the room stays quiet and no one raises their hand. Eventually, the teacher sighs and...

A student opening up the app Prize Picks to make bets during school hours.

Is gambling becoming a common school activity?

Written by Tristan Smith, Staff writer May 9, 2026

Blackjack, poker, sports betting: all games previously reserved for casinos are now showing up in the classroom. As gambling becomes easier and more common among student bodies with the availability of...