Chicago offers support to families affected by South Side funeral home investigation

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1. WGN Chicago

   New inspection to take place at South Chicago Chapel, where over 50 decomposing bodies were found over the summer ↗ (opens WGN Chicago)

   Published Oct 23, 2026

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   CHICAGO — On Friday, a court-ordered inspection is set to take place at a Southeast Side funeral home where more than 50 decomposing bodies were found in various states of decomposition over the summer.

2. ABC 7 Chicago

   City inspecting South Side funeral home where decomposed bodies were found ↗ (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

   Published Oct 23, 2026

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   A city inspection is happening at a South Side funeral home, where dozens of decomposed bodies were found.

3. Sun Times

   City inspects funeral home where 55 decaying bodies were found amid calls for its demolition ↗ (opens Sun Times)

   Published Oct 23, 2026

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   As the Chicago Department of Buildings conducted an inspection Friday morning at the South Side funeral home where 55 decomposing bodies were found in August, activists and a family impacted by the discovery called for the building's demolition.

4. Fox32 Chicago

   Chicago offers support to families affected by South Side funeral home investigation ↗ (opens Fox32 Chicago)

   Published Oct 23, 2026

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   Families affected by an investigation into a South Side funeral home are still searching for answers two months after 55 decomposing bodies were discovered inside. The city of Chicago held an event Friday to connect affected families with crisis responders and support services as questions remain ab…