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Hernandez Promotes Local Drug Take Back Sites, Addresses Opioid Epidemic

Oct 24, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez is encouraging residents of her district to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, Oct. 26, by dropping off old or expired prescription drugs to local collection locations. “Prescription drugs...

Reitz Highlights Overdose Awareness Day

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,...

Villa Hosts Community Discussion on Opioid Crisis with Local Leaders

Jun 19, 2019 | Villa

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – To bring local leaders and elected officials together to discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact on Kane County and other surrounding communities, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, recently partnered with Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain to...

Costa Howard Sponsors Measure to Create Needle Exchange Program and Address Opioid Crisis

May 8, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To fight the opioid epidemic and subsequent surge in the spread of needle-transmitted diseases, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is sponsoring a measure to create the Needle and Hypodermic Syringe Access Program. “As the opioid epidemic...

Halpin Works to Fight Illinois’ Opioid Epidemic Head On

Jan 29, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his fight to combat opioid abuse in communities throughout Illinois, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring a resolution to address the over-prescription of addictive opioid painkillers. “When used appropriately,...

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