South Chicago Chapel

Families affected by troubling investigations involving South Chicago Chapel and Bohemian National Cemetery gathered for a community forum on Friday night. The event highlighted significant emotional distress, with reports that people were crying and throwing up as attendees sought answers.

Chicago police are investigating a funeral home following the discovery of over 50 individuals whose remains were improperly stored in deplorable conditions on Aug. 6. The Cook County medical examiner’s office is working to identify the deceased people involved. Additionally, attorneys are offering free legal advice to affected families.

Medical examiners identified at least 11 of the 56 remains found at South Chicago Chapel. The identification effort pertains to remains discovered at the funeral home.

More than 50 decomposing bodies were discovered improperly stored at South Chicago Chapel after residents complained about a "stench." Authorities found deplorable conditions, including rodent and maggot infestations, due to a lack of refrigeration. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation subsequently suspended the funeral director's license.

New details emerged regarding a Southeast Side funeral home where dozens of decaying bodies were found, leading state agencies to suspend the director's license due to previous violations. Families who sought services at South Chicago Chapel reported extreme grief and suspicion concerning remains and ashes. Authorities are investigating the facility after over 50 unrefrigerated bodies were discovered in deplorable conditions.

Dozens of decomposing bodies were found at the South Chicago Chapel funeral home on East 95th Street. Cook County officials reported the discovery, which occurred on the Southeast Side.