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Springfield man found dead in recycling facility

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(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Springfield man is dead after workers at Midwest Fiber in Normal found him among some recycling being processed.

The cause of 34-year-old Dion Macklin’s death is under investigation. Workers found his body Wednesday, and confirmation of his identity came Friday by the McLean County coroner. The investigation continues …

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