Overview
- An overnight blaze destroyed a single-story home on the 100 block of Chalet Court in Crete, Illinois, according to CBS on-scene reporting.
- Superintendent Kara Coglianese said three Crete-Monee students died, sharing the news in a letter posted to the district’s social media accounts.
- Two victims attended Monee Elementary and one attended Crete-Monee High School, with names and ages withheld to protect the family’s privacy.
- Fire crews remained at the scene to investigate, and Crete fire officials had not released information on the cause or on any victims.
- The school district deployed counselors, social workers, and other support staff to help students and families seeking immediate support.