Body found in North Branch of Chicago River

CHICAGO - A death investigation has been launched after a body was found Tuesday night in the North Branch of the Chicago River.

A missing person investigation led to the body which was discovered in the river around 8:40 p.m. in Caldwell Woods near 6767 N. Milwaukee Ave., according to Illinois State Police. 

The identity of the body has not yet been released by the Cook County medical examiner's office.

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ISP is leading the investigation.

No further information was immediately available.