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Police Probe Death After Man Found Near Libertyville Metra Tracks

Metra says no train struck the man, with service back to normal after earlier delays.

Overview

  • Authorities found a man's body near the Milwaukee District–North line around 5:20 p.m. Friday near Winchester and Ellis in Libertyville.
  • Metra and police said the individual was not hit by a train, and the discovery halted some trains as responders secured the scene.
  • Service on the line later resumed, with delays reported initially and normal operations by Friday night.
  • Libertyville police are leading the investigation as the Lake County Coroner works to confirm the man's identity and determine cause of death.
  • Officials have not released the man's age or other details, and no additional information has been made public.