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Former Wheaton North Booster Club President Pleads Not Guilty in Theft Case
Former Wheaton North Booster Club president Dorothy "Dee" Horky pleads not guilty to felony theft charges.
Dorothy Horky, the former Wheaton North Booster Club (WNBC) president accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the club, pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges Monday.
Horky, 57, of Carol Stream turned herself in to authorities March 7 on charges she allegedly took $10,985.53 in cash advances against a WNBC American Express card between August and November 2012.
She is also accused of withdrawing $9,838.32 from a WNBC bank account to pay for the cash advances she had taken on the credit card, according to a news release from DuPage County State’s Attorney's Office.
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Horky also worked as the receptionist at Wheaton North High School. According to a District 200 personnel report, Horky's resignation from her position was effective Feb. 7.
Horky will return to DuPage County court June 7.
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