Story byWrestling coaching staff at suburban HS relieved of duties after athlete eligibility issues foundABC7 Chicago Digital TeamThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:41 PM UTC·1 min readThe wrestling coaching staff at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights have been relieved of their duties, a statement from the school said Wednesday. High School District 214 says it learned of eligibility issues for wrestlers, saying several students do not live inside the boundaries for that school. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchSome families have been notified, the district said. The processes related to residency verification are being reviewed. SEE ALSO: ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne MillerThe district says there also may have been recruiting and training violations. The district self-reported the potential violations to the Illinois High School Association, or IHSA. The wrestling season will continue under interim leadership.
