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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...