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Monday, April 22, 2024
IL group eyes legislation linked to opioid treatment options
Legislation in Congress, co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin - D-IL - could expand treatment choices for people with opioid use disorder…
Medical Expert: Fake Prescription Pills May Contain Fentanyl
CHICAGO - Overdose deaths in Illinois rose by more than a quarter from 2019 to 2020, and medical experts are warning that pills not prescribed by a …
Parents Urged to Speak Up About Alcohol
TINLEY PARK, Ill. – Five months into a yearlong campaign to reduce underage drinking in Illinois, advocates say headway is being made. "Know …
Illinois' Epic Budget Battle Continues
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Finally, a budget bill has passed both houses of the Illinois Legislature, but the battle is far from over. The $36 billion …
Effort Under Way to Treat "Superutilizers"
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- An effort is under way in Illinois to create a data bank of so-called "superutilizers" - individuals with mental illnesses and/…
Cold and Flu Season: Double Check, Don't Double Up
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Cold and flu season is officially here, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans catch about 1 …
Sober Dorms Expanding in IL as Heroin Crisis Continues
CHICAGO - A sober-living residence program for college-age adults is expanding in Illinois. The so-called sober dorm is slated to open in early July …
Preventing Suicide: One Person Can Save A Life
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – No one wants to be nosy, but it could actually save a life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Medicaid: "A World of Difference" for Illinois Kids
CHICAGO – Medicaid marks its 50th anniversary this week, and a new report examines the lifelong benefits the program has provided to some of …
DUI Arrest Survey Highlights Work of Illinois Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The work of police departments around Illinois to reduce drunk driving is highlighted in a new survey. The Alliance …
Expert: "Know Your Dose" Before Treating a Cold
CHICAGO - Most adults will get one to three colds every year, and experts say there are some things to keep in mind before heading to the drug store …
Heroin Use Task Force Expanding Scope
JOLIET, Ill. - State leaders are digging deeper for solutions as they try to fight heroin abuse among Illinois youth. The Young Adults Heroin Use …