Sep 9, 2021 | Yang Rohr
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will provide immunity from prosecution to persons seeking medical assistance for an opioid overdose. “I am proud to have introduced Alex’s Law, which came into fruition after a...
Oct 15, 2019 | Pappas
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting a statewide video campaign by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), which will bring awareness to their new Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances. “Illinois needs new,...
Sep 27, 2019 | Mussman
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for substance abuse treatment, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting a recent video campaign from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that focuses on connecting people struggling with opioid...
Aug 19, 2019 | Reitz
RED BUD, Ill. – As a part of his continued efforts to address the opioid crisis, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is highlighting Overdose Awareness Day, which falls on Aug. 31.“The opioid epidemic and subsequent heroin crisis is a major issue across the state,...
Jul 19, 2019 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Continuing his work to combat the opioid epidemic, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, held an Opioid Town Hall with Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg and State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim. Yingling has fought against the epidemic during his...