LEMONT, IL -- Bodies of two men wrapped in plastic, bed sheets and packing tape were found Thursday by construction crews working to pave a bike path, authorities said.

The bodies -- found dumped in dirt and gravel just off a completed portion of the trail near a busy four-lane highway -- likely were left late Wednesday or early Thursday because crews hadn't seen them at the site Wednesday afternoon, sheriff's department spokeswoman Penny Mateck said.

Authorities said the construction workers made the discovery about 7 a.m. while arriving for their shift.

The bodies were taken to the medical examiner's office.

Lemont is about 20 miles southwest of Chicago.

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