Memorial cross to be placed at YNOT building in Chatham

CHATHAM, Ill. (WAND) - A memorial cross will be placed in remembrance of the victims of the deadly Chatham YNOT Outdoors crash. 

Five children died after a car crashed through the building during an after school program. 

The crash happened in April 2025. 

8-year-old Bradley Lund, 8-year-old Ainsley Johnson, 7-year-old Kathryn Corley, 7-year-old Alma Buhnerkempe, and 18-year-old Riley Britton died as a result of the accident. 

Police said it's believed the driver suffered a medical episode behind the wheel. 

Chatham Baptist Church is holding a memorial vigil on April 25 at 4 p.m. at 1500 E Walnut St. in Chatham. 

The community will place a cross in honor of the young victims. 

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