Categories: Chicago

A Teenager is the mother of the abandoned baby

A newborn baby was found on top of a garbage bag in an alley.

The mother has come forward now. The Chicago Police has confirmed that the mother of the newborn abandoned baby is a 16-year old girl.

The newborn baby is a boy and was discovered by a mother and a daughter on Tuesday night. The baby was found in Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood.

He was found on top of a garbage bag. He was present inside a shopping bag with his umbilical cord still attached to him.

There was also bleeding as the cord was not clamped.

The mother and daughter had brought the baby to a fire station.

The fire department spokesperson said that the condition of the baby was not good at the time. He had no pulse and was blue in color with no response as well.

The firefighters had shocked the baby to bring him to life. They then transported him to a hospital.

He was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital. He is now in stable condition after being in critical one.

Chicago Police Spokesperson has also commented on the situation. He had tweeted and said that a lady had come forward claiming to be the mother of the newborn.

The lady had come forward on Wednesday night and the detectives have confirmed that she is the mother of the baby.

She, herself is only 16-years old. Police Spokesperson, Anthony Guglielmi also said that they will be investigating the mother and the father of the newborn baby.

The family of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Uriostegui have also come forward after the discovery of a newborn.

They have requested the police to carry out a DNA test on the baby as they say that Marlen was nine months pregnant when she went missing.

They are adamant that there is a connection between their daughter and the newborn baby.

The police are investigating the matter and have indicated of charges been filed.

Jackson Sorbo

Managing editor of the Chicago Morning Star

Recent Posts

Chicago Hounds Extend Mason Flesch Through 2026 Season

The Chicago Hounds announced that flanker Mason Flesch has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the club…

3 hours ago

Feld Earns Michelin Star as Chicago Dining Scene Shifts

Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood is celebrating a new culinary milestone. Feld, a farm-to-table restaurant that opened in 2024, earned its…

18 hours ago

Celebrini’s Hat Trick Lifts Sharks; NHL Monday Recap

Macklin Celebrini recorded his third career hat trick, capping the night with an overtime winner to lift the San Jose…

23 hours ago

Women’s Pro Baseball League to Debut in 2026 in Illinois

The Women’s Professional Baseball League announced it will play its inaugural season in 2026 at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield,…

2 days ago

Chicago Awards $6M to Support 300 Arts Nonprofits in 2025

More than 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations across Chicago will receive over $6 million in general operating support through…

3 days ago

NBA Roundup: Jazz Win 2OT Thriller; Celtics Edge Clippers

Utah’s Lauri Markkanen delivered another dominant outing on Sunday night, dropping 47 points as the Jazz outlasted the Chicago Bulls…

3 days ago