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State welfare officials are investigating the mother of a young boy who was found alone in the West Englewood neighborhood overnight, running down the sidewalk.
The boy was found shortly before 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 7200 block of South Hermitage Avenue, police said. He appeared to about 3 or 4 years old and was not able to tell police his name, who his parents were or where he lived, police said.
The police issued an alert asking for the public's help. The mother arrived at the Englewood police station this morning and was speaking with detectives, police said.
"The tears are flowing," a police official said.
The boy was evaluated at a hospital and released into the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Spokesman Jimmie Whitlow said the department is investigating the mother for neglect. He would not disclose any details.
It was unclear how long the boy had been outside, police said. But despite the bitter cold -- it was 19 degrees at Midway Airport at 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service -- the boy was determined to be in good condition.
He was wearing a black down coat, a red Nike hooded sweatshirt and a black winter hat with the word "Obama" on it. He was also wearing black and white Adidas gym shoes and blue jeans inscribed with the words "D.J. Bottoms," police said.
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