Whistleblower speaks after Chicago Heights crematory shuts down for improperly storing bodies
Disturbing images of bodies stacked inside a trailer outside a suburban crematorium, with some wrapped in sheets or plastic, with faces and body parts exposed.
Chicago Heights crematory shut down after over 100 bodies found improperly stored in trailers
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A south suburban crematory was shut down after over 100 bodies were found improperly stored in trailers. Officials say bodies were found in sheets and bags in trailers at Heights Crematory, in Chicago Heights. The facility cremates remains sent to them by funeral homes.
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 facility.
Chicago Heights, Illinois crematory shut down after bodies are found in trailers
Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is accused of mishandling the bodies of people who recently died. The crematory agreed to shut down its operations during the probe by the Illinois Comptroller's office, which regulates the cremation industry.
Crematory shut down after 100 bodies found improperly stored
(CNN) – A crematorium in Chicago Heights, Illinois has been shut down over allegations it mishandled human remains. Heights Crematory is accused of improperly storing more than 100 bodies. Officials said the bodies were found in sheets and bags in trailers.
Whistleblower describes finding bodies poorly stored at Chicago Heights crematory
Families from Illinois and Indiana are angry about the way their loved ones were being handled. The man who took the photos that led to a multi-state investigation said, "Something needed to be done."
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