Published on January 02, 2026

1st Baby Born at Silver Cross in 2026 Arrived at 12:01 a.m.

Baby Aaron of Joliet was joined by 9 other babies vying for the 1st baby spot

Maybe it was the impending full moon or the extreme change in weather earlier this week.

Whatever the reason, 10 babies were vying to be the 1st baby born at Silver Cross Hospital in 2026.

But the title ultimately went to baby Aaron L. of Joliet, who made his debut at 12:01 a.m., making him the first baby born in the Chicago area in 2026.

first baby of 2026Baby Aaron weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. He’s the third baby born to parents Lisbeth and Carlos.

“Silver Cross was ringing in the New Year with babies!” explains Kristina Salcedo, MSN, RNC-OB, Director of Woman and Infant Services at Silver Cross. “Ten babies to be exact. That’s a New Year’s Day record since I’ve been here the past seven years.”

Of the 10 newborns, six were baby girls, and four were baby boys.

“It was definitely a busy day for our staff,” Salcedo added. “But what a great way to start the New Year!”

Baby Aaron received a big basket of gifts from the Woman and Infant Services team to mark his historic arrival!

Silver Cross is known as the “baby hospital” of Will County, averaging more than 3,000 babies every year. And for babies who need extra care, Silver Cross is also home to Will County’s only Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit – the Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Silver Cross.

If you’re a member of the media and need information about Silver Cross Hospital, please contact Debra Robbins, Director of Marketing & Communications, at 815-300-7562 or drobbins@silvercross.org

Parking Lot P, located on Silver Cross Boulevard, is our designated space for media and TV crews.

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Physicians on Silver Cross Hospital’s Medical Staff have expertise in their areas of practice to meet the needs of patients seeking their care. These physicians are independent practitioners on the Medical Staff and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital. They treat patients based upon their independent medical judgment and they bill patients separately for their services.