A ten year old Clinton girl was found unresponsive Friday and was later declared dead, Clinton Police told Regional Radio News.
At approximately 9:45 pm Friday, emergency responders were called to the 500 block of East Macon Street for a report of an unresponsive girl.
Coroner Randy Rice declared the child dead at Warner Hospital.
An investigation is being conducted by the DeWitt County Coroner's Office, Clinton Police Department and the Illinois State Police.
School officials have been notified and measures are being taken to aid staff and students.
Authorities say no other information will be released at this time.