Chidester

Former teachers appear on same docket

Published by admin on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 7:32pm

Two former Reed-Custer teachers who are each facing charges related to sex crimes and minors were inside a Will County Court last week answering to felony charges.

On Thursday, Jan. 10, former educators Kevin Macha and Dayna Chidester appeared before Judge Dave Carlson on separate cases.

Chidester, 50, who was dismissed by the Reed-Custer School District earlier this month, was arrested on Jan. 3 by Manhattan police, for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old male.

Educator faces sexual abuse charges

Published by admin on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 6:04pm

A consumer science teacher in the Reed-Custer School District remains behind bars this week, accused of multiple charges of allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy.

Dayna Chidester, 50, who taught consumer science and served as the sponsor for the Reed-Custer High School FCCLA program since August 2017, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 3, by Manhattan police. She is a resident of Manhattan.