Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Coverage of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in the Nexus archive.
- More than 50 bodies found decomposing inside Chicago funeral home after neighbors complained of 'stench'
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.
- 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.