Crime & Safety

Human Bone Found Near Lemont

Cook County Sheriff's police are investigating the bone, which is believed to be related to remains found in the same area in April 2008.

Authorities are investigating a human bone found last week, near Bluff and Lemont roads.

The bone has been determined to be human, and is related to other bones found in the same area in April 2008, Sun-Times Media reports.

Authorities were not able to determine the cause or manner of death of the earlier remains, which were found near a forest preserve, according to the report. 

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Cook County Sheriff’s police are investigating.

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