Lisle man gets 9 years in prison for supplying drugs that killed teen
“Judge O’Connell’s sentence today sends a message of deterrence that if you are found guilty of supplying illegal drugs that result in the death of another person, you will face a significant amount of time behind bars, as Mr. Roser learned today,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said.
“Judge O’Connell’s sentence today sends a message of deterrence that if you are found guilty of supplying illegal drugs that result in the death of another person, you will face a significant amount of time behind bars, as Mr. Roser learned today,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said.
Arizona teen saved from overdose by online gaming friend 5,000 miles away
A teenager from Queen Creek, Arizona was saved from an overdose after one of his online gamer friends from Europe called police to check in on him.
A teenager from Queen Creek, Arizona was saved from an overdose after one of his online gamer friends from Europe called police to check in on him.
Chicago providing treatment for opioid abuse regardless of insurance, ability to pay
The city of Chicago is taking steps to help curb the opioid epidemic.
The city of Chicago is taking steps to help curb the opioid epidemic.
Chicago providing treatment for opioid abuse regardless of insurance or ability to pay
The city of Chicago is taking steps to help curb the opioid epidemic through the creation of a new medication-assisted recovery program.
The city of Chicago is taking steps to help curb the opioid epidemic through the creation of a new medication-assisted recovery program.
Chicago area pharmacy allegedly dispensed dangerous drug combinations to multiple patients: DEA
A pharmacy expert said the quantities and combinations of controlled substance medications dispensed to the patients were not for legitimate purposes, and could have caused respiratory failure and death.
A pharmacy expert said the quantities and combinations of controlled substance medications dispensed to the patients were not for legitimate purposes, and could have caused respiratory failure and death.
Evergreen Park pharmacy accused of opioid violations
An Evergreen Park pharmacy is suspended from dispensing Schedule II-V controlled pharmaceutical medicines due to alleged violations, DEA investigators announced Wednesday.
An Evergreen Park pharmacy is suspended from dispensing Schedule II-V controlled pharmaceutical medicines due to alleged violations, DEA investigators announced Wednesday.
Chicago sites to collect unused medication on April 30 for National Drug Take Back Day
Northwestern Medicine and the DEA are working together for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, setting up several sites across the city where people can submit their unused prescription medications.
Northwestern Medicine and the DEA are working together for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, setting up several sites across the city where people can submit their unused prescription medications.
DEA warns of 'nationwide spike' of fentanyl-related mass overdoses across US
Fentanyl “mass-overdose events” have been reported in at least seven U.S. cities in recent months. “Fentanyl is killing Americans at an unprecedented rate,” the DEA warned.
Fentanyl “mass-overdose events” have been reported in at least seven U.S. cities in recent months. “Fentanyl is killing Americans at an unprecedented rate,” the DEA warned.
Device developed by Illinois researchers helps prevent fatal drug overdoses
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a new device that’s in the works to cut down on fatal drug overdoses. “Within four minutes, you could be brain-dead.”
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a new device that’s in the works to cut down on fatal drug overdoses. “Within four minutes, you could be brain-dead.”
Device made in Illinois helps prevent fatal drug overdoses
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a new device that?s in the works to cut down on fatal drug overdoses. ?Within four minutes, you could be brain-dead.?
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we take a look at a new device that?s in the works to cut down on fatal drug overdoses. ?Within four minutes, you could be brain-dead.?
Illinois lawmakers introduce legislation to combat fentanyl epidemic
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Fentanyl overdoses and deaths continue to surge nationwide, including in Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers introduce legislation to combat fentanyl epidemic
On Thursday, Illinois lawmakers introduced a new bill to increase prosecution for those caught making and delivering fentanyl.
On Thursday, Illinois lawmakers introduced a new bill to increase prosecution for those caught making and delivering fentanyl.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Naperville man charged with drug-induced homicide after woman dies from fentanyl mixture
'SENSELESS LOSS': An Addison woman died after Courvorsier Thomas allegedly supplied her with a fentanyl/fluorofentanyl mixture.
'SENSELESS LOSS': An Addison woman died after Courvorsier Thomas allegedly supplied her with a fentanyl/fluorofentanyl mixture.
Narcan in 14 Chicago libraries to help battle opioid overdoses
"If you just want to know what someone with an addiction looks like, all you have to do is look in the mirror because it can be any one of us," said Dr. Jasmin.
"If you just want to know what someone with an addiction looks like, all you have to do is look in the mirror because it can be any one of us," said Dr. Jasmin.
Narcan now available in 14 Chicago libraries
A life-saving medication, which reverses an opioid overdose, is now in 14 Chicago libraries.
A life-saving medication, which reverses an opioid overdose, is now in 14 Chicago libraries.
Illinois to receive $760M in national opioid settlement agreement
Illinois will receive about $760 million from a nationwide settlement finalized Friday with drug maker Johnson & Johnson and three major drug distributors over their role in the opioid addiction crisis.
Illinois will receive about $760 million from a nationwide settlement finalized Friday with drug maker Johnson & Johnson and three major drug distributors over their role in the opioid addiction crisis.
Illinois gets $760M as part of opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson, 3 drug distribution companies
Checks could be cut as soon as April, but none of the money will go directly to opioid victims or their families.
Checks could be cut as soon as April, but none of the money will go directly to opioid victims or their families.
Illinois State Police: Combined illegal drugs seized valued at $71M in FY 2021
Addressing the continued opioid epidemic, along with meth addiction, Illinois State Police announced Thursday that the Metropolitan Enforcement Groups dramatically increased the percentage of dangerous drugs and weapons seized in FY 2021, recovering illegal drugs valued at approximately $71 million.
Addressing the continued opioid epidemic, along with meth addiction, Illinois State Police announced Thursday that the Metropolitan Enforcement Groups dramatically increased the percentage of dangerous drugs and weapons seized in FY 2021, recovering illegal drugs valued at approximately $71 million.
Cook County seeing an alarming amount of opioid overdoses during the pandemic
Betty Carter, substance abuse counselor at The Loretto Hospital, talks about how the opioid epidemic is ravaging Cook County residents during the age of COVID-19.
Betty Carter, substance abuse counselor at The Loretto Hospital, talks about how the opioid epidemic is ravaging Cook County residents during the age of COVID-19.