opioids

A woman from Rockford, Illinois, is accused of causing the death of a man in South Dakota by selling him heroin.U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says 26-year-old…

An advertising group in Illinois is providing free advertising space statewide to help promote a new helpline for those struggling with opioids and other…

Paramedics in Peoria seemed relieved for the opportunity to talk openly about their experiences responding to overdose calls.On Mon., the employees at…

CHICAGO (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner says improved detection and better scrutiny of packages in the mail will reduce the spread of fentanyl and other…

A suburban Chicago mayor is the latest Democrat to announce a 2018 bid for Illinois attorney general.Nancy Rotering said Thursday she would be a "powerful…

Tazewell County Deputies are all now carrying Narcan Nasal Spray to counteract opioid overdoses. The Narcan training was rolled in with other mandated…

Illinois Department of Public Health data show opioids contributed to nearly 1,200 overdose deaths in the state in 2016. There were about 3 million…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants medical and dental schools in Illinois to have training sessions on responsible opioid…

The public is getting a look inside a medical marijuana dispensary opening next week in East Peoria.“By normalizing this and opening it up to the…

U.S. prisons are experimenting with a high-priced monthly injection that could help addicted inmates stay off opioids after they are released. It's called…