According to Chicago police, the victims were discovered by Chicago fire crews who responded to the scene in the 2400 block of West 80th Street, in Ashburn, at around 3 a.m.
Officers said a witness spotted the first victim, a 25-year-old woman unresponsive in the backyard of a home in the area. Crews responded to the scene and located the woman, who was pronounced dead shortly after.
While on the scene, fire crews spotted an open door of the nearby residence and entered the home, where they found an unresponsive 1-year-old child who was later pronounced dead on the scene.
Currently, it is unclear what led to the deaths and an investigation is now underway.
Authorities have not yet identified the victims, but family members said the toddler was a young boy who they described as sweet and loving.
No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
This is a developing story, stay with WGN News for the latest updates.
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