Chatham is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 14,740. Located just south of Springfield, Chatham is one of the fastest-growing communities in central Illinois.
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Lawsuit filed a year after the deadly YNOT Chatham crash
Lawsuit filed a year after the deadly YNOT Chatham crash NPR Illinois
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Chatham, IL crash: Families of 4 kids, teen counselor killed after car crashed into YNOT After School Camp file lawsuit
Chatham, IL crash: Families of 4 kids, teen counselor killed after car crashed into YNOT After School Camp file lawsuit ABC7 Chicago
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Families of Chatham YNOT tragedy victims file lawsuit against camp, driver involved
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