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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Squirrel on the run: Chatham Police shoo away animal refusing to leave resident's garage
Video courtesy of the Chatham Police Department CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — One 'nutty' animal was determined to stay put inside a homeowner's garage before Chatham Police were finally able to get it back out into the wild. In a Facebook post on Friday, the Chatham Police Department put out a video in which they were dispatched to a residence on Church Street. The caller said there was an animal inside of his garage and that he needed the department's help to get it out. Pet on the Set | Champaign County Animal Control Upon arrival, officers discovered a squirrel in the garage that wasn't too keen on leaving. Following an effort that lasted over two minutes, with the squirrel even trying to get into the house, the officers were able to shoo the animal away and have a good laugh with the homeowner. 'Our job is often so serious that we love to share stories showing you the lighter side of police work,' the department said in its post. 'PS – For those keeping score at home, that would be CPD 1, Squirrels 0!!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
88-year-old man airlifted to hospital after weekend collision
Two drivers have been hurt following a collision in Chatham over the weekend. On Saturday just before 7:30 a.m., emergency crews were called to a serious incident between an SUV and vintage car at the intersection of Bloomfield Road and Richmond Street. According to the Chatham-Kent Police Service, the SUV was going westbound on Richmond, as the vintage car was coming westbound on Bloomfield. The vehicles collided in the middle of the intersection. A 27-year-old woman from Windsor, who was the driver of the SUV, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The 88-year-old man from Chatham, who was driving the vintage car, was airlifted to hospital. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Brandon McKeen at brandonmc@ or 519-355-1092.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Four dead, six injured after car crashes through Illinois daycare
At least four people have been killed and six people injured after a car crashed through the wall of a daycare center in Chatham, Illinois on Monday. Chatham Police deputy chief Scott Tarter told local broadcaster WCIA that the car had driven through the east side of YNOT Outdoors, an after-school program, and out the other side. Police were called at around 3:20pm local time, Tarter said. The driver was not injured, but has been taken to hospital for an evaluation. The victims were between four and eighteen years old, with six people transported to hospital. "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. "Thank you first responders for doing what you can. There is no tougher circumstance. And as details unfold, we must take care of one another as our community grieves." She said counseling will be available at Glenwood Middle School for affected students, staff, and family, starting on Tuesday at 9am, while Glenwood High School would host a supply donation station from 10am. According to authorities, the vehicle hit multiple people outside the YNOT building, crashed through the wall, hit more people inside, and then crashed out again. One of the people who died was inside the building, while the other three were outside, the Illinois State Police said. My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham. As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation. — Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) April 28, 2025 Little other information was available as of Monday evening, including about why the car crashed into the building and who was at the wheel. Chatham is just southwest of Springfield in southern Illinois, about an hour and a half's drive from St Louis. 'My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham,' said Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 'As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities. Let's wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation.' This story is breaking and will be updated.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Four dead, six injured after car crashes through Illinois daycare
At least four people have been killed and six people injured after a car crashed through the wall of a daycare center in Chatham, Illinois on Monday. Chatham Police deputy chief Scott Tarter told local broadcaster WCIA that the car had driven through the east side of YNOT Outdoors, an after-school program, and out the other side. Police were called at around 3:20pm local time, Tarter said. The driver was not injured, but has been taken to hospital for an evaluation. The victims were between four and eighteen years old, with six people transported to hospital. "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. "Thank you first responders for doing what you can. There is no tougher circumstance. And as details unfold, we must take care of one another as our community grieves." She said counseling will be available at Glenwood Middle School for affected students, staff, and family, starting on Tuesday at 9am, while Glenwood High School would host a supply donation station from 10am. According to authorities, the vehicle hit multiple people outside the YNOT building, crashed through the wall, hit more people inside, and then crashed out again. One of the people who died was inside the building, while the other three were outside, the Illinois State Police said. Little other information was available as of Monday evening, including about why the car crashed into the building and who was at the wheel. Chatham is just southwest of Springfield in southern Illinois, about an hour and a half's drive from St Louis. 'My administration is closely monitoring the crash in Chatham,' said Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 'As we continue to learn more, please follow the guidance of all local authorities. Let's wrap our arms around the community tonight as we receive updates on the situation.' This story is breaking and will be updated.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: Scott's Law near miss with Chatham Police officer during traffic stop
CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — The Chatham Police Department is warning drivers to follow Scott's Law after one of their sergeants had a close call. The department posted on Facebook Thursday video from Sergeant Andrew Thompson's body camera while on a DUI traffic stop on State Route 4. Thompson was able to dodge the van quickly seconds before it drove past. Chatham Police recognize sergeant for saving woman's life 'This is how scary it is from our perspective, when we're just trying to do our job on the side of the road and then passing motorists decide to put us in grave danger by not moving over into the other lane when they not only could, but should,' department officials wrote. Chatham Police said usually officers would pull over these drivers and ticket them for Scott's Law violations. Scott's Law requires motorists to slow down and change lanes if possible when passing any vehicle with emergency lights, including emergency vehicles and civilian vehicles with hazard lights on. Last year, ISP faced 27 move-over crashes, which led to 12 trooper injuries and one death. State Police said they experienced three Scott's Law crashes this year so far. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
