Champaign County coroner reports rising caseload, requests additional deputies

Apr 25, 2025

Coroner Lori Brower told the board the office is understaffed amid rising deaths, has improved organ‑donation processing, and requested funding to add three deputies to cover 24/7 calls.

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Coroner Lori Brower reported to the Champaign County Board that the coroner’s office is experiencing a staffing crisis and rising caseloads and requested the board begin a process to add three deputy coroner positions.

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