Wayne Kuklinski Guilty
Posted by: Webmaster in Coaches, Drivers Ed, Hall of Shame, High Schools, Illinois, ME-CP, ME-IS-FVWayne Kuklinski, 59, a former football coach and driving teacher at Lake Zurich High School in Zurich, Illinois has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
Kuklinski was arrested in December after authorities found child pornography on two computers in his home in Ingleside, Illinois.
Authorities searched Kuklinski’s computers at school but found no evidence of inappropriate use, Fix said. Kuklinski got the attention of a Highland Park police officer last summer when he sent a lewd image to the officer, who was posing online as a teenage girl, authorities said.
Following his guilty plea today Kuklinski was sentenced to 6 days in jail, 2 years’ probation, his use of the Internet will be restricted to looking for a job, he must stay at least 200 feet away from Lake Zurich Unit District 95 schools and is not allowed to have any contact with minors except his grandchildren.
Kuklinski also agreed to make a $500 contribution to the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Update 06/09/07
A second source, listed below, indicates that Kuklinski was sentenced to 8 days in jail following his guilty plea. We have no explanation for the discrepancy in the sentence or the spelling of the man’s name.
Reference:
Child pornographer’s eight-day jail sentence ‘wasn’t enough’
Ex-coach pleads in child-porn case
Background:
Suburban Football Coach Accused Of Child Porn
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November 13th, 2008 at 11:01 am
What Wayne did was bad enough lets not start creating rumors and creating issues that are not true. Wayne was my teacher and coach for several years and my observation was that he treated everyone equally. His known fault was that the best players did not always play because he was so political with parents. Coach Kedzor was always the right man for the job and I always wish he were my head coach versus the defensive coordinator. I think he could have made a difference in our success back in my day. I watched many of my fellow senior classmates sit the bench while lesser skilled athletes play on the field. Players played out of position so Wayne’s buddy’s kid could play one of the glory positions. That is why we had such horrible teams in the 80’s and 90’s. I would have preferred lining up with my classmates than some sophomore that barely knew how to snap his chin strap. Not to mention I would have enjoyed some playoff appearances. I am so proud of our program today but am also jealous that I could not have played for a coach like Stortz or a even a head coach the caliber of Kedzor. Wayne took some good memories away from me of playing with my classmates. So by no means do I feel like I am pro or anti coach K but certainly can put a fair perspective on what I think and know of the man.
In regards to him bumping someone as he walked by that is complete nonsense unless it was a true accident. Not sure anyone saw Coach K as a big rough bully most of his players could have knocked him out if wanted. We respected him because we were a bunch of dumb kids but he was not the type to bully anyone including players or students. That was not what he was about. He seemed to be a pretty decent person in terms of how he treated the students. I am sure the non football players naturally do not feel as close to him but that was because they did not spend summers and hours a day after school with the guy.
Sounds like some of you have your own issues to deal with if such a tragedy brings a smile to your face. Or your still thinking of high school bullies. In addition, to loop Todd into this is completely crazy and discredits your complete position. I have also known Todd for a long time and he is a decent person and certainly deserves his position in life. He is a hard working man.
Let’s wish all involved God’s speed. I hope Coach K gets the help he needs.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:27 am
Listen, is what Wayne did horrible yes it is but the fact of the matter is to the Lake Zurich Football players Wayne was a father. He is a good guy except for something is messed up in his head. He needs help for that and it needs to be recognized.
August 8th, 2008 at 5:19 am
That sucks. Hope his family is ok, don’t blame them, its not their fault!
July 21st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
A famous quote from Wayne Kuklinski “DON’T THINK”. I guess he took his words to heart.
April 10th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I can tell you as Todd’s wife he is nothing like his dad! And you should remember that there are victim’s on the other side of this situation as well!
February 9th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
What was todd like as a kid?
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December 21st, 2007 at 9:22 pm
His Son’s name was TODD… He is supposed to be a lot like his old man! He works in a prominent community just south of Lake Zurich, go figure.
December 1st, 2007 at 8:11 pm
what was his son’s name, i might have him as a teacher.
October 24th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I couldn’t agree more with Jon. When I found out that he was arrested I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face for days. He personnally picked on me and looked the other way as his bully son and his friends picked on me too. Several years after I graduated I saw wayne at a LZ restaruant. When I passed by him, he made sure to go out of his way to bump his shoulder into my shoulder very hard. Nice guy. Never even said excuse me. Public record will forever record that Wayne Kuklinski pled gulity to possession of child porn and likes to chat on-line with under age girls. I hope Todd is smart enough to keep his kids away from Grandpa.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:46 am
This could not have happened to a nicer guy. I’ve been out of high school for over 20 years ago, and even back then it was rumored he liked to chase the little girls; the truth has finally came out. If you were not a “barbie doll” or a football super jock, coach K had no time for you. The man was very arrogent and liked to mess with other students, I can even recall an incident where he was picking on a cognatively challenged student. He was the high school’s biggest bully! HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVED!!!!!!