Lincoln-Way East HS Associate Principal arrested, then lied about it –

Mr. Petrakis made a mistake, an easily preventable mistake at that.

The second he got behind the wheel drunk, buzzed, or otherwise impaired, he forfeited any right to privacy and earned any and all repercussions as a result of him getting a DUI.

I’m glad that he was arrested and charged. He’s lucky that he didn’t hurt or kill himself. He’s even luckier that he didn’t hurt or kill anyone else. It’ll be a powerful lesson. Next time he’ll remember to try another way to get home: taxi, Uber, walking, friend, etc.

I know people that were killed and families forever scarred by drunk drivers. I myself don’t drink, nor have ever had alcohol. But I don’t prevent anyone else from drinking either so long as they do so responsibly. The second they don’t and try to drive home drunk, I get involved, friend or stranger. It’s the right thing to do.

What did Mr. Petrakis expect would happen after the DUI officially became public knowledge, outside of the small town and office gossip that undoubtedly occurred beforehand? He’s a public official. If he wants to continue to be one, he mustn’t take actions that’ll jeopardize it.

We hold our public officials to a higher standard, fair or not. I know we don’t have great examples in the highest offices right now but we must strive to do and be better because our public officials should be a reflection of our values and ourselves at our noblest.

One mistake doesn’t automatically make someone a bad person. But few of us are saints. He, like all of us, is somewhere in the spectrum. If he’s remorseful, that’s great. Perhaps he’ll take steps to prevent this in the future.

A shout-out to Watch Dogs, it’s a great tool for public transparency and free press. I’ll forever defend the Free Press — even if it exposes my actions — as well as all of our constitutional freedoms because they’re constantly at risk.

The Free Press is not evil, nor has it ever been evil, regardless what Nixon has said before and what Trump says now. Freedom of press means freedom of information to make informed choices. Exercise it!

Say, can I start a Watch Dog site for my county? Is the name trademarked? I’d love (or is it hate) to know what shenanigans county officials here are doing…

Jmkraft I’m sure you have done a few things in your lifetime that you would not want exposed. This man will pay for his mistake, and he has learned from his mistake! Thankfully no one was hurt or killed, that is the most important part of this lesson! We all have made mistakes, and I know EVERYONE of us including myself has had one too many drinks and drove home and got lucky, you included, because I’m sure you are no choir boy. No need to make him out to be a liar, he owes you no answers, only his employer. Nowadays the media is self serving and totally biased!

Not sure why this says LW East when it clearly says on the paperwork that he works at LW Central.

Other than the DUI, speeding and improper lane usage is standard for a BMW.

Coming from a student that has the privilege of knowing him (and yes, before you bash me, I have gotten in trouble with him before so I’ve seen both sides) Mr. Petrakis is a good man and while, yes, we make mistakes, a lot of people do, that doesn’t mean he should be attacked for it. Since I am still in attendance of the schools, I also know what people are saying and posting about him and honestly it hurts my feelings. Mr. Petrakis is a good man, and not only handled my disciplinary issues professionally and worked with my parents, but also helped me get my life in check. If it wasn’t for Mr. Petrakis, there would be much bigger issues than the Lincoln- Way schools he has worked at, which has been the majority. I understand that it is a scary thing and drinking and driving is never okay, and I also understand that what he did was wrong and stupid and uncalled for, but I also know that mistakes happen and the world is round for a reason. I’m sure there are A TON of adults who have driven home with a few too many in their system and got away with it. He just happened to not get away with it. Any time there is a DUI in this area, you’re going to report it, right? make the world even? what about if YOU get a DUI? should I write an article about you? or is that none of the public’s business, even though you are a public reporter…?

What the hell is your problem

@ c.a. schenk- “When you interview for a new company you are asked: Have you been arrested..Why is that? Because if you have most companies WILL NOT EMPLOY you”. As a previous HR manager, I can attest that this is absolutely NOT TRUE. No one ever asks or cares if you have been arrested. An arrest is meaningless. They can ask about, and check for convictions though.
In almost every case I have seen however, if a person paid their dues, (prison, fines, rehab, etc) they are easily considered for employment, along with any other qualified candidates.

If you are going to smear someone, maybe confirm and proofread your story first. Is it Nov. 23 or 25 (you listed both), is it Lincoln-Way East or Lincoln-Way Central (you listed both)?

jmkraft scrounging for clout. Saddening. Also, learn to write an article. Was he employed at LWE or LWC? You changed it up mid article. Terrible writing skills. Maybe attend some of Alexander “Alex” Petrakis’ classes?

Guy gets DUI, you flame uncontrollably. You call him and expect him not to lie? lol ? why would he answer you.

Yeah agreed a PRINCIPLE should set an example. Get that, he will get what comes around.

Reading further in your BIO, all you report on are petty local crimes that defame people. You’re a sick joke and part take in why our society is the way it is. Good luck clown.

Wow whoever wrote this had a grudge against Petrakis. Wanted to gloat. Jmkraft is a “deleted by moderator for indecent language.“

So I attend Lincoln-Way East HS, he said to the student body that his priority was to end teen drug and alcohol use , how ironic

Sounds like some bratty kids parents were upset about a few detentions or poor grades I wonder if any of these last names on the post were students of his.

Thank you very much for covering this and all your other reporting. We are beyond blessed to have you both for pursuing a multitude of issues.

I sincerely hope he is charged to the fullest extent of the law. No favors or special treatment.

You are a garbage human being for going after this well loved educator.

I don’t think this article in any way was the right thing to do. Yes the man made a mistake like we all have at one time or another. I am sure he told his supervisor at the school and that’s all that needs to be done. This kind of shabby reporting is whats wrong with the media. I am not connected to LWE nor do I know this person. I am just a concerned citizen that the media takes great pride in damaging another person.

Why is this newsworthy? It isnt your business. The man git a DUI. So what? He made a mistake. I hope youre happy trying to smear his name.

You are a real pud for taking the time to post this.

Yeah he told you it was none of your business because it’s not, and he didn’t disclose it to you because you aren’t his employer…

School personnel like Police officers and others are considered Mandatory reporters. If they lie, and far too many of them do, families and children’s lives and futures are at stake. If caught in a lie ANY mandatory reporters should be fired. If they worked in business, the medical profession or other industries and lied and where caught they would lose their job. They must be held accountable to high standards.

So what.