Lincoln-Way Employee Resigns After Financial Discrepancies: D210

NEW LENOX, IL — A former Lincoln-Way Central employee is under investigation for embezzling money from ticket sales. The Will County Sheriff's Office said detectives were called to the administration office Aug. 6 and spoke to administrators about alleged financial transgressions discovered on the books of the Lincoln-Way Athletic Boosters.

"Allegations were made regarding the Athletic Director's secretary, who has since resigned her position at the school," the sheriff's office said.

WGN reported a former athletic department employee skimmed money from ticket sales from football games.

Lincoln-Way 210 released a statement about the situation on Monday night.

"While developing the annual budget, Lincoln-Way 210 administration uncovered financial discrepancies in the Lincoln-Way Central Athletic Department. The administration notified the independent inspector general who conducted an investigation. Lincoln-Way administration also investigated the discrepancies, resulting in the resignation of one Lincoln-Way employee. All information was turned over to the Will County Sheriff’s Department, and no further comment can be made at this time, as this is an ongoing investigation."

Patch has reached out to Will County Sheriff's Office for more information. An investigation is ongoing and charges have not been filed.