Crime & Safety

Death Of 3-Year-Old Under Investigation In Glenview: Police

The Northbrook boy was taken to Glenbrook Hospital from a Glenview pediatric office Tuesday by the Glenview Fire Department.

The toddler's death is being investigated by the Glenview Police Department and Cook County Medical Examiner.
The toddler's death is being investigated by the Glenview Police Department and Cook County Medical Examiner. (Glenview Police Department)

GLENVIEW, IL — A 3-year-old Northbrook boy died Tuesday in Glenview, and his death is under investigation.

Ellis J. Modjeski, 3, of the 1000 block of Longaker Road, Northbrook, was pronounced dead at Glenbrook Hospital after being taken there from a pediatric office in the 2500 block of Compass Road, Glenview, according to a news release.

The Glenview Fire Department picked up Modjeski at 10:23 a.m. He died at 12:52 p.m. at the hospital, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. The cause of death is unknown at this time. The death is being investigated by the Glenview Police Department and the CCME.

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Police said there is no danger to the public and more information will be released when it becomes available.

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