William Schaub, a 56-year-old English teacher at Neuqua Valley High School and former actor with credits in 1990s TV shows, was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming involving a female student, authorities said.
Schaub, who resides in La Grange, was taken into custody during a traffic stop near his home. The charges stem from an investigation initiated on March 7 after the school received an anonymous tip alleging an inappropriate relationship between Schaub and the student. Police uncovered electronic communications exchanged between the two from November 2024 to March 2025, as well as evidence of physical contact in December 2024, according to Naperville Police Cmdr. Rick Krakow.
Schaub faces three felony counts: one Class 1 and one Class 2 count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and one Class 4 count of grooming. He is currently being held at the Will County Jail.
Indian Prairie School District 204 placed Schaub on administrative leave upon learning of the allegations. In a statement, the district emphasized its commitment to student safety and confirmed that Schaub had passed a criminal background check when he was hired in 2013. “We will be providing support services at school for any student who may need assistance,” the district stated.
Schaub also worked in the high school’s theater department and previously appeared in TV shows such as Will & Grace and Alias. Police have not identified additional victims but encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Schaub is expected to appear in court Friday.
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