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Cook County Medical Examiner to Handle Disposition of Decedents from Chicago Funeral Home

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) is working to reunite family members and loved ones of decedents whose remains were stored at South Chicago Chapel.  

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Cook County Medical Examiner Investigating Dozens of Remains Found at Funeral Home

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified by Illinois and Chicago officials of decedents improperly stored at a funeral home in Chicago. MEO investigators and forensic pathologists went to the funeral home, located at 2939 E.

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY2027 Preliminary Budget Forecast

After Years of Strengthening Its Finances, Cook County Is Prepared to Address Budget Challenges

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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Health

Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Appointed to Third Term

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar will lead the County’s Medical Examiner’s Office through 2031

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Medical Examiner’s Office to Host 6th Missing Persons Day in Cook County on April 18

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting its sixth Cook County Missing Persons Day event to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.

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