Children ages 3 and younger most often victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois, according to new report

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 27, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 27, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/27/fatal-child-abuse-in-illinois-report/

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Children ages 3 and younger were most often the victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois between 2015 and 2022, according to a sobering [ new report ][4] out of Northwestern University. Crying or fussiness were the most commonly reported behaviors in children before they were killed, according to t...