East Peoria Police and East Peoria Firefighters responded to a call at 1000 Bass Pro Shops Drive around 11 a.m. Saturday, indicating someone was found deceased in the Illinois River below the Murray Baker Bridge.
Police Chief Steve Roegge said a white male was recovered by the East Peoria Fire Department not far from the shore.
Someone on the water made the 9-1-1 call to police after seeing a body floating.
Roegge said Fon du Lac Park District Police also responded to the call in case a rescue was needed.
Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said a 61-year-old man from East Peoria was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:10 p.m. The man’s name has not been released pending notification of family.
An autopsy will be conducted Monday morning. More information is expected to be released Monday afternoon.
