Tragedy at after school program prompts eLearning day for Ball-Chatham schools

by WICS

Mon, April 28th 2025 at 6:50 PM

Vehicle drives through after school program building in Chatham (WICS/Dave Warren)

CHATHAM, Ill. (WICS) — Following a tragic incident at YNOT after-school daycare, all Ball-Chatham Community Unit District #5 schools will observe an eLearning Day on Tuesday, April 29.

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Additionally, all BCSD extracurricular activities scheduled for that day have been canceled.

“Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the affected families,” said district officials.

Counseling services will be available for all BCSD students, staff, and families at Glenwood Middle School starting at 9:00 a.m. on April 29.

Community members wishing to contribute supplies can do so at Glenwood High School’s West Side Garage, near the teacher parking lot, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the same day.

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