sudden infant death syndrome

A woman was hit and killed while crossing the street. She had twins, one of whom died from sudden infant death syndrome, and her mother was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run incident in 2014.

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low in 2025, with 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, though it remains higher than rates in several high-income nations. The decline is attributed to medical advances, public health efforts, and new measures like RSV prevention strategies, though racial disparities in infant mortality persist.

Cook County health officials have reported at least one baby dying in their sleep each week due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Local leaders and doctors are raising awareness about the increased SIDS cases.