Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals

By BETH HUNDSDORFER

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

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In addition, at least three other lawsuits have been filed in Sangamon County.

No criminal charges have been filed against Heinz to date. The Illinois State Police investigation is ongoing, a spokesman said. It’s been difficult to determine how to charge Heinz, one prosecutor said, under current laws.

Beth Hundsdorfer

Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, proposed his own legislation to criminalize the mishandling of human remains, including providing inaccurate documentation of the ide...