CPD received a call for a death investigation in the 5700-block of North Avondale Avenue in the city's Old Norwood Park neighborhood about 8:30 a.m.
Police said construction workers, while excavating in the area, found what appear to be remains.
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CPD did not immediately provide any additional information about the remains.
Area Five Detectives are investigating.
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