Police investigating death of Belleville woman whose body was found in Washington Park
Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Washington Park on Sunday morning.
Margaret M. Stewart, 59, of south 88th Street, Belleville, was pronounced dead at 10:25 a.m., according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr.
Her body was found in the 2300 block of North 52nd Street in Washington Park around 9:30 a.m., according to a release from the Illinois State Police.
Authorities have released few details, including how Stewart died.
Washington Park Police asked the Illinois State Police for assistance in the investigation.
This story was originally published November 27, 2022 at 9:16 PM.