Southeast Side
Coverage of Southeast Side in the Nexus archive.
- Bohemian National Cemetery under investigation over storage of human remains
Bohemian National Cemetery is under state investigation concerning the proper storage of human remains. Additionally, a Chicago crematorium faces scrutiny over the handling of human remains after more than 50 decomposing bodies were discovered improperly stored inside a Southeast Side funeral home.
- Families demand answers after more than 50 decomposing bodies found at Southeast Side funeral home
More than 50 decomposing bodies were found inside a Southeast Side funeral home on Thursday evening. This discovery has left dozens of families searching for answers regarding their loved ones.
- More than 50 cremated remains found at Chicago funeral home where 56 decomposing bodies also found
An investigation is ongoing at South Chicago Chapel funeral home on the Southeast Side following the discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies. Earlier, more than 50 cremated remains were also found at the facility.
- Families search for loved ones as troubled history emerges in funeral home probe
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 found at funeral home on Southeast Side, officials say
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.
- Dozens of decomposing bodies found in Southeast Side funeral home, multiple sources say
Dozens of decomposing bodies were discovered inside a funeral home on the Southeast Side. Following the alarming discovery, an investigation has been initiated, according to multiple law enforcement sources.
- Chicago funeral director's license suspended after bodies allegedly found in deplorable conditions
A Chicago funeral director's license was temporarily suspended after state officials alleged multiple bodies were kept unrefrigerated and in deplorable conditions at a Southeast Side funeral home.
- Chicago man charged with killing two young women on Southeast Side
A Chicago man has been charged in the separate killings of two young women on the Southeast Side. The case involves criminal charges related to the deaths of the victims.
- After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation’s largest air monitoring network
Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network, Open Air Chicago, following a civil rights complaint over relocating General Iron's operation. The network, with 277 monitors, focuses on overburdened neighborhoods to provide real-time pollution data and inform urban planning. The project aims to address uneven air quality, especially during hotter summers exacerbated by climate change.
- Bears' potential move to Hammond has Southeast Side fans, businesses excited
The Chicago Bears' potential move to Hammond, Indiana, has generated excitement among Southeast Side fans and business owners, who anticipate positive impacts from a new stadium across the state line.