Woman found dead in Rogers Park identified, Chicago police launch investigation

CHICAGO - A 63-year-old woman was found dead in Rogers Park early Saturday, prompting an investigation by Chicago police.

The woman was found unresponsive at 6:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of W. Sherwin Avenue, not far from Jarvis Beach. 

Police say she was outside, but further details on her location are undisclosed.

She was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were "no obvious signs of trauma," according to CPD.

On Saturday evening, the Cook County Medical Examiner identified the woman as Tracy L. Ballin, of Cicero.

The medical examiner is conducting an autopsy and the investigation continues.