Human skull found at west suburban forest preserve

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- A human skull was discovered in a forest preserve in west suburban Kane County, the local coroner's office said.

The skull was found Sunday, officials said.



No other bones were recovered.

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An anthropologist will examine the skull, the coroner's office said. It can take months for them to deliver a report about what happened.

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