North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Glendale Heights installs Narcan vending machine at city hall
DuPage County getting some extra help in the fight against the opioid epidemic.
Opioid overdose crisis sweeps Cook County, prompting urgent action: 'the time to act is now'
Cook County authorities are sounding the alarm over an increase in opioid overdoses in the county.
Louie's Law: Illinois legislation sets new standard for drug education in schools
For years, the primary approach to teaching kids about drugs was to "just say no." Now, a new Illinois law signed this summer is expanding that method.
Chicago area sees disturbing surge in youth drug overdoses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking a disturbing trend in drug overdose deaths. Younger and younger children are dying and it’s a trend we are seeing in the Chicago area.
As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
CPD officer uses Narcan to help 2 migrants outside West Side police station
A Chicago police officer used Narcan to aid two migrants experiencing potential overdoses outside the Harrison District police station.
2,000 Narcan doses donated to Cook County to combat opioid epidemic
From prevention to life-saving Narcan, events across the Chicago area on Monday focused on tackling the opioid epidemic.
