The remains of 56 people were discovered improperly stored and decomposing at a Chicago funeral home on Thursday, officials reported. The discovery follows months of complaints from nearby residents about a foul stench emanating from the facility. Illinois state officials have suspended the license of one of the funeral home’s directors. This is not the first time the operators have faced scrutiny; they previously ran a crematory that was shut down due to mishandled remains.
The condition inside the funeral home was described as ‘deplorable,’ with reports indicating the presence of maggots on the bodies, according to officials. The Chicago Police Department is investigating, but has not released details about potential criminal charges. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story.
The current situation echoes past issues with the same couple who operated the now-closed crematory, raising questions about oversight and accountability within the funeral industry in Illinois. While authorities have confirmed the improper storage of remains, the full extent of any wrongdoing and how long these bodies were left unattended is still under investigation.
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