The Cook County Coroner and Medical Examiner is responsible for determining the cause, time, and manner of death for deceased people in Cook County, IL. As part of this job, they maintain a number of records related to their work, including Cook County death certificates and other death records. These records list information about how the deceased person passed away, the time and place of death, and any known personal information about the deceased, such as the person's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners report this information to Cook County and Illinois government authorities, who may also issue death certificates. Coroner and Medical Examiner records may be available through their website.
Cook County Medical Examiner & Coroner Chicago IL 2121 West Harrison Street 60612 312-666-0500