Kratom

Washington is the latest Greater Peoria community to ban the sale of kratom. But in Washington's case, the sale of synthetic kratom is no longer allowed while a natural kratom product can be sold, after lab testing.

Washington police dog Styx loves his tennis ball. So much that he accidentally swallowed it and had to have it surgically removed. But he's OK. Police Chief Jeff Stevens said Styx is recovering well.

The sale and possession of synthetic kratom would be banned under an ordinance amendment that had a first reading at this week's Washington City Council meeting.

Peoria Heights recently became the first municipality in Peoria County to enact a ban on the sale of kratom, while the Tremont village board is scheduled to act on its own prohibition Monday night.