ROCHESTER, Ill. (WAND) — A now former Rochester High School teacher is being investigated for possibly having a sexual relationship with a student.
Documents obtained by WAND News revealed that the district suspended the teacher in September after being notified about the relationship. The district then contacted police and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
According to an ISBE educator misconduct form, the teacher was accused of having sex with the 17-year-old student at least once. Records also show the relationship may have happened in 2024.
The teacher, who was 27 at the time of the allegations, resigned in November 2025. The teacher's license has been revoked by the state of Illinois.
WAND News has reached out to the district for comment, and the Sangamon County State's Attorney about possible charges, but have not heard back at this time.
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