At least seven Chicago students were hospitalized Friday after they ingested an unknown pill allegedly given to them by a fellow student, officials said.
The students from Seward Communications Arts Academy Elementary School, at 4600 S. Hermitage Ave., complained of feeling sick after ingesting an unknown substance in pill form just before noon Friday, according to authorities.
Fire officials said eight students were hospitalized, but police later said seven students were hospitalized.
Two students were taken to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, two were taken to University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center, two to Holy Cross hospital and one to Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago. All were listed in stable condition, officials said.
It was not immediately clear what exactly the students ingested, but authorities said an investigation is ongoing. Fire officials said the students claimed the substance was given to them by a fellow student.
“[Chicago Public Schools] is taking this situation very seriously and our priority is to provide our students with a safe, healthy learning environment," the district said in a statement. "School administrators immediately contacted emergency personnel and families of the affected students, and the incident is being thoroughly investigated.”
Check back for details on this developing story.
