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id: 1bba87936d
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 07:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 07:36 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Human remains found in garbage can in Chicago Heights

Human remains were found in a garbage can in Chicago Heights over the weekend. Local police and a regional major crimes task force are investigating, FOX 32 Chicago reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Chicago Heights](/chicago/wiki/chicago-heights.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/human-remains-garbage-can-chicago-suburb), 2026-11-09 07:36 CST: Human remains found inside garbage can in Chicago suburb

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