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Body of Man Recovered From Frozen Chicago River Near South Halsted, Police Say

Detectives opened a death investigation pending autopsy results.

Overview

  • Chicago police recovered an unidentified adult male from the river near the 2200 block of South Halsted Street around 8:32 a.m.
  • The location straddles the Pilsen and Bridgeport neighborhoods along the river's south branch.
  • The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago police.
  • Area Three Detectives are leading the investigation as authorities work to identify the deceased.
  • The Chicago Fire Department assisted in the recovery, and police have not said whether foul play is suspected.