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Bodies in the Chapel: A System Failed | Chicago News
Fifty-six decomposing bodies were found at a South Chicago funeral home—years after residents raised alarms. A city inspector dismissed a smell complaint in just 20 minutes, citing a burning garbage can and never even entering the building. The business department closed the inquiry swiftly, ignoring potential unlicensed sales since no formal complaint was filed. Meanwhile, state officials scramble to identify victims using dental records, with the earliest death dating back to April 2026. New state laws now demand better handling of human remains, and the Morgans—the owners—are facing…
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