EVANSTON, Ill. - Federal prosecutors in Illinois have indicted former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton on criminal charges tied to his previous role leading Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

The school board in DeKalb County has decided to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday.

What we know:

In a letter to families Wednesday, District 65 officials confirmed that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois formally filed charges against Horton on October 9 for actions he allegedly took while serving as superintendent.

"The District has been aware of the ongoing investigation and has fully supported the process," the statement said. "At the request of federal authorities, we have maintained confidentiality to protect the integrity of

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