Mother Allegedly Stabs Children, Sets Logan Square Fire

On the morning of July 4th in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, a 45-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her three children—aged 4, 10, and 13—inside their home and then set the building on fire. The 4-year-old boy died at Stroger Hospital, while the 10-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl remain hospitalized in serious and critical condition, respectively. The suspect, believed to be the children’s mother, was taken into custody at the scene and transported for psychiatric evaluation, but her identity and possible charges have not been disclosed. The fire spread to an adjacent building, leading to two neighbors being hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and three police officers were treated for smoke exposure. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the stabbings and arson, and emergency crews continued working at the scene for hours. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.