Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report

Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis

Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis

Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools

Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools

Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it’s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.

Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it’s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.

Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools
video

Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools

Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it?s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.

Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it?s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.

Narcan dispensed through vending machine at St. Charles recovery center
video

Narcan dispensed through vending machine at St. Charles recovery center

A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.

A vending machine that dispenses a life-saving overdose reversal drug is now available in St. Charles. The drug called Narcan will be available for free outside the Lighthouse Recovery Center, located downtown.

Narcan dispensers installed on Chicago sidewalks to combat opioid deaths

Narcan dispensers installed on Chicago sidewalks to combat opioid deaths

Naloxone dispensers are being installed on Chicago sidewalks as part of an effort to reduce overdose deaths from opioids and give people another chance of getting clean.

Naloxone dispensers are being installed on Chicago sidewalks as part of an effort to reduce overdose deaths from opioids and give people another chance of getting clean.

Cook County breaks opioid overdose record with 2,000 deaths logged in 2022

Cook County breaks opioid overdose record with 2,000 deaths logged in 2022

Cook County residents continue to die of opioid overdoses at an unprecedented rate, with fatalities reaching an all-time high last year, according to data released Tuesday.

Cook County residents continue to die of opioid overdoses at an unprecedented rate, with fatalities reaching an all-time high last year, according to data released Tuesday.

Mobile overdose prevention unit launched in Cook County to combat rising opioid deaths

Mobile overdose prevention unit launched in Cook County to combat rising opioid deaths

A mobile overdose prevention unit has been deployed on the streets of Cook County, made possible by a grant aimed at addressing the increasing opioid overdose crisis.

A mobile overdose prevention unit has been deployed on the streets of Cook County, made possible by a grant aimed at addressing the increasing opioid overdose crisis.

Mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets
video

Mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets

A mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets of Cook County. The mobile unit was made possible by a grant.

A mobile overdose prevention unit hits the streets of Cook County. The mobile unit was made possible by a grant.

McHenry County reports increase in suspected fatal overdoses

McHenry County reports increase in suspected fatal overdoses

The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.

The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.

McHenry County reports increase in suspected fatal overdoses
video

McHenry County reports increase in suspected fatal overdoses

The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.

The McHenry County Department of Health says they have noticed a significant increase in suspected fatal overdoses during a four-week period from May 12 to June 9.

'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?

'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?

Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.

Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.

More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths

More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths

Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.

Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.