The state Department of Children and Family Services is investigating the death of a 7-month-old boy Tuesday afternoon in the South Side Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
The baby was found unresponsive at his home in the 7700 block of South Racine at 2:07 p.m., according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
He was taken to Holy Cross Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:56 p.m., authorities said. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.
DCFS is investigating the boy’s death, according to agency spokeswoman. The agency has not had prior contact with the family.