Homicide Cleanup | Illinois & Wisconsin | 24/7 Response
When a homicide occurs, families and property owners are left facing something no one should face alone. Great Lakes Biorecovery provides compassionate, discreet homicide cleanup throughout Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin - available 24/7 with a typical response of 2–4 hours.
When you call, you speak directly with the owners. Not a call center. Not a dispatcher. Not a franchise.
Looking for Local Homicide Cleanup Help? Learn more about our Lake County Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup Services
What Homicide Cleanup Includes
Homicide cleanup is the professional remediation of a property after a violent crime. Once law enforcement releases the scene, our team removes all biohazardous materials, cleans and disinfects every affected surface, and restores the space so your family — or your tenants — never have to see what happened there.
We handle the physical work and the paperwork, so you can focus on each other.
Helpful Guide: Crime Scene Cleanup After Police Leave: What Families Should Know
Who We Help
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Families and next of kin
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Property owners and landlords
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Businesses and commercial properties
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Law enforcement-related scenes
When This Service Is Needed
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After law enforcement has released a residence, business, or vehicle
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When a property owner or landlord is responsible for restoring a unit
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When a family needs a home made safe and livable again
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When funeral homes, coroners, or victim advocates need a trusted referral for a family in crisis
Why Professional Remediation Matters
Blood and bodily fluids are biohazards regulated under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Improper cleanup can leave behind pathogens, odors, and staining in flooring, subflooring, and walls — and can expose whoever attempts it to real health risks. Our IICRC-certified team uses professional containment, hospital-grade disinfectants, and legal biohazard disposal to make the property genuinely safe, not just visibly clean.
What We Handle
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Blood and bodily fluids cleanup
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Full decontamination and disinfection of affected areas
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Removal and legal disposal of non-salvageable materials
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Odor removal and air treatment
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Cleanup after fingerprint powder and forensic chemicals
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Documentation for insurance claims
The LCSW Difference
Great Lakes Biorecovery is the only biohazard cleanup company in the region owned and operated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an IICRC-Certified Trauma Cleanup Specialist. Sam is an LCSW and therapist specializing in trauma, with a first responder background — she manages every intake call personally. That means from the very first conversation, your family is speaking with someone clinically trained to support people through violent loss. Ron leads every job in the field with more than a decade of restoration experience.
Trauma-informed care isn't a slogan here. It's who answers the phone.
Service Areas
We serve all of Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin, including Lake, McHenry, and Cook Counties in Illinois and Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, and Waukesha Counties in Wisconsin. Nearby locations: Waukegan, IL · Milwaukee, WI · Kenosha, WI
Related Services
We also assist families and property owners with related trauma-informed services such as Crime scene cleanup services, Suicide and trauma cleanup services, Unattended death cleanup services, and Biohazard cleanup services.
Last Updated July 2026
Why Great Lakes Biorecovery
What to Expect
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Call & Prepare
Contact Great Lakes Biorecovery any time, day or night. We listen first, explain next steps, and gather only what is needed. When helpful, we can review details by phone or photos so we can prepare the right response before arriving.
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Assess & Clean
Our IICRC-certified, OSHA-compliant, fully insured technicians arrive discreetly in unmarked vehicles to assess the situation in person. Based on your needs, we begin cleanup immediately or schedule service at a time that works best. All work is performed using professional protocols with respect and care.
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Restore & Support
We safely handle and dispose of all regulated waste through approved facilities. When applicable, we assist with documentation and communication to support the insurance claims process, helping reduce stress while restoring a safe environment.