A former student who endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of a now-former administrator says she can now begin to "move on and heal" after reaching a landmark settlement with Chicago Public Schools worth $17.5 million.

It is believed to be the largest sex abuse settlement in Illinois school history.

"I can move on and heal in peace," the former student we'll call "Jane" told NBC 5 Investigates during an exclusive interview. "No amount of money can take my pain away, but I do feel like I can heal in peace now and finally turn the page."

The woman, now in her 20s, sued CPS last year alleging that her former dean, Brian Crowder, at Little Village Lawndale High School had sexually abused her.

Crowder was convicted this summer of aggravated sexual abuse and sexual assault and senten

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