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Cause of death of unidentified man in Des Plaines still unknown

An unidentified 48-year-old man was found dead late Friday afternoon on Des Plaines' south side, authorities said.

The deceased man was discovered by authorities about 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Mannheim Road and Pratt Street, according to Fire Chief Alan Wax.

After an autopsy over the weekend, the man's cause of death is still undetermined, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

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