An SUV crashed into the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, on April 28, 2025, resulting in the deaths of four girls ages 7 to 18, with multiple others injured, including one in critical condition. Police stated that the crash does not appear to be targeted and are investigating the cause; the driver, 44-year-old Marianne Akers, was unharmed. Community leaders and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed deep condolences for the tragic loss of young lives, emphasizing the profound grief experienced by the affected families.
