Chicago Heights crematory shut down, investigated after 100 bodies found stored in trailers

Chicago Heights crematory accused of improperly storing 100 bodies in trailer

A Chicago Heights crematory has been shut down while the Illinois Comptroller’s Office investigates alleged improper storage of around 100 bodies at the facility.The Illinois Funeral Directors Association received a tip last month with photos showing bodies in a trailer on the site of Heights Crematory, 230 E. 11th St., prompting the state investigation, said Abdon Pallasch, a spokesperson for the Illinois Comptroller’s Office.Heights Crematory …

Illinois crematory shut down, under state oversight

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. — A Chicago Heights crematory has been shut down after the Illinois Comptroller’s office received a complaint last month of the facility mishandling human remains, according to the state agency.

Suburban crematory accused of improperly storing 100 bodies in trailer under investigation

A Chicago Heights crematory has been shut down while the Illinois Comptroller’s Office investigates alleged improper storage of around 100 bodies at the...

Chicago Heights crematory shut down, investigated after 100 bodies found stored in trailers

A south suburban Chicago Heights crematory was shut down and is under investigation after more than 100 bodies were found stored in trailers.