Four dead, including children, after vehicle crashes into US child center

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The vehicle, driven by one person, crashed into a building housing an after-school camp, injuring multiple people.

Illinois State Police
1. At this time, we can confirm four fatalities believed to be between the ages of 4-18 years. Three individuals were struck outside the building and one inside.
Chatham Police Department
1. The vehicle struck multiple people outside of the building before continuing through the building. The vehicle also struck multiple people inside [the] building before exiting through the west wall of the structure.
2. This is a terrible tragedy that has rocked our entire community.
JB Pritzker
Democratic Party
1. If you believe in the power of prayer, please take a moment to pray right now for the entire Chatham community.
2. My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing – something that no parent should ever have to endure.
3. I am horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of children and numerous injuries in Chatham this afternoon.
4. Parents said goodbye to their kids this morning not knowing it would be the last time. My heart is heavy for these families and the unimaginable grief they're experiencing - something that no parent should have to endure.
5. Our community lost a group of bright and innocent young people with their whole lives ahead of them.

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