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HYNES ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING THE CEMETERY TASK FORCE REPORT

Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes issued the following statement regarding the cemetery task force report : "While it is unfortunate that it required the tragic events that occurred at Burr Oak Cemetery to bring to light the serious lack of regulation in the death care industry, we must seize this opportunity to finally bring much-needed oversight for which I have been fighting for many years," Hynes said.

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HYNES TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL PANEL ON NEED FOR CEMETERY OVERSIGHT

Chicago – Comptroller Dan Hynes Monday told a Congressional panel that is investigating the need for stronger oversight of the death care industry that cemeteries operate in a "regulatory vacuum" in Illinois and that state legislation of the type he has proposed is needed to better protect consumers.

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In 2002, Illinois led the nation with over 800 reported cases of the West Nile Virus. A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control determined that approximately 10% of those infected had recently visited a cemetery. Due to this startling statistic, Comptroller Hynes has created a West Nile Virus Prevention Guide for cemeteries. This information is designed to protect cemetery staff and patrons from infection, as well as eliminate cemeteries as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Please click on the link below to view the West Nile Virus prevention Guide.

West Nile Virus Prevention Guide for Cemeteries