The Medical Examiner's Office operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The office is open to the general public: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for official Cook County …

Looking for Cook County Medical Examiner & Coroner death records & certificates? Quickly find Coroner & Medical Examiner phone number, directions & services (Chicago, IL).

Housed in the City Hospital until 1876 and in Cook County Hospital afterwards, the “deadhouse” was administered first by an appointed “curator” and then, after 1864, an elected coroner. …

Aug 2, 2024 · Back in 1967, the old Cook County coroner’s office, aka the morgue, was located at 1828 W. Polk St. Then-novice reporter Michael Sneed got a tour she remembers to this day. …

This page contains descriptions of unidentified remains whose cases have been processed by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Call 312-666-0500 to speak to Deputy Chief Investigator Earl …

The Medical Examiner’s Office fills a vital role with law enforcement and public health for the County of Cook. One of our most important duties is to the families who have lost a loved one …

This information is to assist the public in obtaining reports and records from the Office of the Medical Examiner. You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions page for more …

This contains information about deaths that occurred in Cook County that were under the Medical Examiner’s jurisdiction. Not all deaths that occur in Cook County are reported to the Medical …

Explore Cook County's Medical Examiner Case Archive for insights into reported deaths and investigations conducted by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Out of respect for the deceased and their families and to avoid any disruption to daily operations, only a limited number of cases require identification at the Medical Examiner’s facility.