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My heart is with the families, loved ones and all affected by the horrific tragedy that struck Chatham today,
said village trustee Kristen Chiaro in a post on Facebook on Monday evening
Several additional individuals have been transferred to local area hospitals by ambulance and one by a life flight helicopter,
police added
I am horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of children and numerous injuries in Chatham this afternoon,
Pritzker said in a statement
Let’s wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation,
Pritzker said in a social media post
The vehicle struck multiple people outside of the building before continuing through the building,
the ISP said
My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham,
the governor wroteThe driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured and transported to an area hospital for evaluation,
state police addedAs we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a statement on Monday afternoon, writing
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,
he wrote
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,
the statement read