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In a deeply unsettling occurrence, 2 newborns found dead in a childcare center located on the Northwestern Medicine campus in Streeterville.

The tiny bodies were found in a bathroom at the Bernice Lavin Early Childhood Education Center, late Thursday evening. As investigations continue, the community mourns the shocking incident.

 2 Newborns Found Dead : Emergency Response and Investigation Underway

Chicago Police Department was promptly alerted to the incident at around 7 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers found the newborn girls lifeless.

Initial reports suggest that a janitor, called in to manage a scene smeared with blood, found the babies concealed in a trash bag.

The babies were rushed to Lurie Children's Hospital, but tragically, they were pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's office has yet to determine the cause of death as of Friday afternoon.

 A Heartbreaking Scenario in the Bathroom

Adding complexity to the case, sources connected with the investigation revealed a 29-year-old woman, presumably a staff member of the center, was found in a bathroom, distressed and covered in blood.

A distress call was made, and the woman was swiftly transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, following what the center described as an "unanticipated delivery of newborn twin babies."

Northwestern Medicine: Childcare Center Stands Firm

Northwestern Medicine, in multiple statements, confirmed that the incident involved a staff member, and that it did not affect the children in their care.

They emphasized that the Bernice Lavin Early Childhood Education Center serves exclusively as a facility for Northwestern Medicine employees' children.

In their communications, they assured parents and stakeholders, “No daycare children were involved or impacted by the situation.”

 A Grieving Community: Support Measures in Place

The childcare center, grappling with the aftermath of the shocking incident, is committed to providing emotional and mental health support to all employees and their families.

They urged for respect and support during this devastating time as they collectively grieve and collaborate with the ongoing investigations.

 2 Newborns Found Dead : Investigations Continue, Yet Many Questions Remain

As Area 3 detectives proceed with their probe, it remains unclear whether the investigation is being treated as a criminal case.

Thus far, no one has been taken into custody.

Meanwhile, the community awaits the autopsy results anxiously, hoping they may provide some answers to this tragic event.