Authorities discovered 56 decomposing bodies improperly stored at a Chicago funeral home, prompting a criminal investigation and the suspension of a funeral director’s license. Illinois officials said the remains were kept in unrefrigerated, deplorable conditions, with reports citing rodent infestation, maggots, and advanced decomposition. Residents had complained for months about a foul odor before investigators uncovered the scene. Officials are now working to identify the deceased and notify their families after reviewing records. No arrests have been announced, but Chicago police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the case, which has sparked widespread public outrage and renewed scrutiny of funeral home oversight.
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