The unclaimed cremated remains of 79 people were laid to rest at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville Monday afternoon in a first-of-its-kind ceremony, which Lake County leaders intend to make a tradition.
The cremated and unclaimed remains of 79 indigent Lake County residents will be buried at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville Monday with a ceremony for the first time. "It s important to us to provide these people, who were someone s sons or daughters, mothers or fathers, a final resting place that is dignified and respectful," Chief Deputy Lake County Coroner Steve Newton said.
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is assisting in an investigation after a fire and possibly an explosion heavily damaged a home in Libertyville Monday evening.
Libertyville Office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Stocks the Shelves of St. Joseph Food Pantry During Annual Community Kindness Event Through June 22nd.