Authorities in Chicago are investigating the tragic discovery of two deceased newborns at a daycare center in the Streeterville neighborhood. Cleaning personnel found the infants unresponsive in a bathroom trash bag on Thursday evening. Emergency services were contacted around 7 p.m. and transported the babies to Lurie Children's Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
A woman, also found at the daycare, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. A Northwestern Medicine spokesperson confirmed the woman was a daycare employee and stated they are cooperating with the police investigation. The hospital declined further comment, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Chicago police vehicles at the scene. (FOX 32 Chicago)
Chicago police responding to a separate incident. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Chicago police headquarters. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The Chicago Police Department has classified the case as endangering the life or health of a child. As of the latest reports, no suspects are in custody. Authorities have not released any details about the infants' age or race. The investigation is being handled by Area Three detectives.
