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Body Found in Schaumburg Pond Prompts Death Investigation

The Cook County medical examiner will confirm the man’s identity.

Overview

  • Workers cleaning a retention pond reported the discovery around 2 p.m. Friday near Algonquin Road and Parkside Drive.
  • Police officers and firefighters responded to the scene and pulled the body from the water.
  • Detectives opened a death investigation and notified the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
  • Authorities said the man appeared to be middle-aged and was wearing a dark hooded coat.
  • Officials have not released the name as they follow standard identification and autopsy steps.