Man found dead in Chicago River near Albany Park identified by officials

Body Found Man found dead in Chicago River near Albany Park identified by officials A man's body was pulled from the Chicago River on the city's Northwest Side on Sunday afternoon, Chicago police said. WLS By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Wednesday, November 11, 2026 1:08PM Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- Officials have identified a man who was found dead in the Chicago River on the city's Northwest Side on Sunday. Chicago Police said the man was pulled from the North Branch at River Park in the Albany Park neighborhood's 3000-block of West Argyle Street around 1:20 p.m. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Suspect charged in Auburn Gresham home invasion, sex assault due in court 3 hours ago 21-year-old shot to death in front of his father while delivering food in Logan Square, family says New testing finds Legionella and chlorine concerns in Illinois town's water investigation He was identified as Benjamin M. Dunn, 47, by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Dunn was pronounced dead on the scene. Area Five detectives are investigating, and authorities did not immediately provide additional information. The video in the player above is from a previous report. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics CHICAGO ALBANY PARK BODY FOUND CHICAGO RIVER DEATH INVESTIGATION 2 die from carbon monoxide toxicity inside running vehicle on SW Side Man, woman found dead inside running vehicle in SW Side garage: CPD Man's body pulled from Chicago River on NW Side: CPD Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl Watch Live ON NOW Suspect charged in Auburn Gresham sex assault due in court 3 hours ago Man shot to death while delivering food with dad on NW Side: family New testing finds Legionella concerns in IL town's water investigation Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father found buried alive: Sheriff Daredevil couple who scaled Empire State Building speak out 26 minutes ago CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job on NW Side Man convicted of murder after admitting he dismembered his wife 32 minutes ago DePaul study O'Hare lagging other airports for terminal upgrades 1 hour ago