Cook County Coroner Death Records
Medical Examiner's Office - Cook County Government, Illinois
About the Medical Examiner's Office The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office (MEO) is the only Medical Examiner system in Illinois with a jurisdiction of approximately 5.2 million people, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. The MEO plays a vital role in the administration of justice and protection of public health. More than 16,000 deaths are reported to the MEO annually.
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/medical-examiners-office
5 inmates have died at Cook County jail since January 27. But whether ...
The jail had seven deaths for all of last year, which is generally in line with pre-COVID years, according to medical examiner records. While the causes and manners of death in this year’s cases are still unknown, some jail employees believe illicit drugs, likely smuggled into the facility through inmate mail, are driving the death rate up.
https://cwbchicago.com/2023/02/5-inmates-have-died-at-cook-county-jail-since-january-27-but-whether-its-a-coincidence-or-a-sign-of-something-bigger-depends-on-who-you-ask.html
Death Certificates - Cook County Government, Illinois
County Clerk >. Death Certificates. The Cook County Clerk's office keeps official records of deaths that occur in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Under state law, you may legally obtain a copy of a death certificate if you are a relative or can prove a financial interest in an individual's death.
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/death-certificates
Medical Examiner Case Archive | Cook County Open Data
Cook County Open Data. Search Search . Data Home Cook County Website Contact Us
https://datacatalog.cookcountyil.gov/Public-Safety/Medical-Examiner-Case-Archive/cjeq-bs86
Vigil held for detainees who died at Cook County Jail in 2023 - Chicago ...
Two of the deaths at the jail in 2023 were homicides, and five are pending autopsy reports. There were no signs of foul play for the five remaining deaths, the sheriff’s office said. Cassandra ...
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/11/29/23981998/vigil-held-detainees-who-died-at-cook-county-jail-in-2023
Another jail inmate dies, the second in two days, but cases are ...
Chicago — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Cook County jail on Friday morning, the second in-custody death at the facility since Thursday evening. ... identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office as Melvin Turner, was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:19 a.m. ... according to court records. Citywide 16 ...
https://cwbchicago.com/2023/03/another-jail-inmate-dies-the-second-in-two-days-but-cases-are-unrelated-and-no-foul-play-in-latest-death-officials-say.html
Individual in Custody Search - Illinois
We apologize for any inconvenience. Individual in custody information is available to the general public and private organizations (non-state and governmental) by calling the Department of Corrections: 217-558-2200. Government and Law Enforcement agencies/officials only may call: 1-888-446-9103.
https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html
Corrections - Cook County Sheriff's Office
2700 South California Avenue. Chicago, Illinois 60608. (773) 674-7100. The Cook County Department of Corrections is the largest single-site jail in the nation at ninety-six acres, housing approximately 7,500 inmates daily.
https://www.cookcountysheriffil.gov/departments/cook-county-department-of-corrections/
Individual in Custody Locator
Anyone wishing to visit an individual in custody MUST complete and submit a Visitor Application to the CCDOC. Visitor Applications may be obtained and submitted at the following locations: Cook County Sheriff’s Office website www.cookcountysheriff.org Divisional lobby where the individual in custody is being housed.
https://iic.ccsheriff.org/
Jail and Prison Search Tools | Law Office of the Cook County Public ...
To locate an inmate in the Cook County Jail System, please use the Cook County Inmate Locator Tool here . For in-person visitation scheduling, please click here . Please be aware that before you visit each inmate for the first time at Cook County Jail, you must complete and submit an application. For Frequently Asked Questions about visitation ...
https://www.cookcountypublicdefender.org/Quick-Help-Topics/inmate-locators
Online Chicago & Cook County, Illinois Death Records & Indexes
Cook County and Chicago Death Records Indexes. Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988 at Ancestry (requires subscription fee) 2.7 million entries ; Cook County Death Index, 1871-1998 at FamilySearch (free with registration; 1910-1915 is missing for Cook County outside of Chicago). Indexes to Deaths in the City of Chicago During the Years 1871 to 1933 : Showing Name, Address and Date of ...
https://www.deathindexes.com/illinois/cook.html