A Neuqua Valley High School teacher made reference to kissing and wanting to “ravage” a Naperville student in a series of text messages included in a civil no-contact order extended on the same day he pleaded not guilty to sex abuse and grooming charges.
William Schaub, 56, of La Grange, was indicted by a grand jury last week on two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of grooming. On Thursday, he entered a not guilty plea during a Will County Court arraignment.
He was arrested by Naperville police earlier this month after an investigation done in conjunction with the Will County Child Advocacy Center led to a warrant being issued. The probe was triggered by an anonymous tip given to school officials on March 7.
Following his April 3 arrest, Schaub was taken to Will County jail, granted pretrial release, fitted with electronic monitoring and ordered to not have any contact with minors, according to court records.
The indictment alleges that in December 2024, Schaub had sexual contact with the victim while being in “a position of trust, authority or supervision” and was at least five years older than the victim. It also alleges that from Nov. 1, 2024, through March 3, 2025, Schaub attempted to “solicit, seduce, lure or entice” the girl.
More light was shed on the situation through the civil no-contact court order in which Schaub, described as a “teacher and drama coach,” was directed to stay away from the student. It was issued three weeks prior to his arrest.
According to court documents, Schaub is said to have exchanged text messages with the girl in which he makes reference to their physical contact and in which he allegedly included shirtless photos of himself.
“I’m having an incredibly hard time concentrating on these stupid essays,” Schaub wrote in a November text to the student, according to the petition. “I’d rather be concentrating on kissing you some more. That was seriously wonderful…”
In another November message, he allegedly wrote: “I know this is pitiful but I’m already in bed. I’d just like to point out that I didn’t get to kiss you at all today. Very disappointing.”
Soon after, the student sent the following text message to Schaub, per the civil petition.
“Hey, so I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s going on between us, and I don’t know if what we are doing is a good idea. This sucks for me to write because I wish I didn’t have to. I don’t want to mess up our relationship because I truly do love talking to you and you have been (nothing) but kind to me.”
She went on to note that “realistically the stakes are so incredibly high.”
Schaub replied, “I think you’re showing remarkable maturity and responsibility” and assured “this doesn’t affect how I see you,” the petition said.
“I hope you know that I’ll always be in your corner,” Schaub wrote. “Maybe we could talk in person when you’re up to it? XO Schaub.”
Later, in December, Schaub allegedly told the student that he had planned to invite her over for the weekend but couldn’t because his daughter and one of her friends was going to be there.
“I’m happy for them, but it kind of throws a wrench in my plans to ravage you,” Schaub wrote, according to the petition.
In another text sent Dec. 18, Schaub is said to have written, “Of course. I can be your teacher and friend. And I would love that. But you know I’d like much more than that.”
At his arraignment, Schaub did not speak. His attorney Todd Cohen entered a not guilty plea on his behalf and declined to comment after the hearing.
At the same time in another courtroom, a Will County judge granted a two-year civil order in which Schaub is directed to have no contact with the student. The action was an extension of an emergency order granted in March, court documents show.
The extended order against Schaub is effective through April 23, 2027. As part of the directive, Schaub is prohibited from being within 100 feet of Neuqua Valley, located 2360 95th St.
In a statement earlier this month, Indian Prairie School District 204 said that after officials had learned of the allegations against Schaub, they immediately started an investigation, placed Schaub on administrative leave and contacted police.
Schaub started teaching in District 204 in 2013 after successfully completing a criminal background check, according to the district’s statement, which was posted to its website.
Asked about the status of Schaub’s administrative leave, district spokeswoman Lisa Barry said she could not comment because it is a personnel matter.
Schaub’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 21.
