A suburban man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in transporting fentanyl and other drugs to the United States from China and selling it on the streets of…
Opioid abuse, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) says, is “Illinois’ greatest public health and public safety crisis.” The National Safety Council (NSC) says opioid…
“Let the junkies die on the street. Who cares? Darwin’s Law, let ‘em die.” Those are the sorts of comments Dr. Tamara Olt has read from people responding to the opioid crisis…
A diverse group of scientists, doctors, counselors, concerned parents, curious citizens and a congressman gathered at Edward Hospital in Naperville last week to discuss a killer…
At the convenience store in my rural town, there is a new “wall” of plastic boxes filled with colorful lottery instant-game tickets, right on the counter, crowding my effort to…
Two prayer cards are next to the calendar in Tim Ryan’s Naperville office, a constant reminder of the two sons he lost to heroin overdoses: one his actual son, the other his son’s…
Of the 55 tattoos Oswego resident and tattoo artist Chris Baker has, it’s a small one etched on his left thumb that most people ask about. It’s a simple design — an all…
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago woman grows her presence ...Chicago resident Lizzy Lopez was wondering what do with land her father ...
Berwyn man charged in homicideA 27-year-old Berwyn man has been charged in connection with an alleged ...
Thousands stand opposed to TrumpThroughout this spring in Chicago and across the country there have been ...
