Dead Man Found In Oak Forest Creek, M.E. And Police Investigating

OAK FOREST, IL — A dead body was found in an Oak Forest creek Tuesday afternoon, police said.

According to Oak Forest Police Chief Jason Reid, the body of a man was found at around 2 p.m. Tuesday at Natalie Creek. Reid said police and officials from the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office were at the scene as of 4 p.m.

Authorities are conducting a death investigation and could not immediately say if there was any sign of foul play.

The bridge at 155th Street and Long Avenue is taped off by police.