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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.
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