According to the latest figures, deaths involving synthetic opioids, like fentanyl analogs, also decreased by 9.5% in 2023, deaths involving heroin dropped by 21.2%, and natural and semisynthetic opioids deaths decreased by 17.4%. There were 2,855 fatalities attributed to opioid overdoses, 305 fewer than in 2022, marking a decrease of 9.7%.

A storm system is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of snow in portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana Friday but temperatures in the high 50s are expected by Monday, weather officials said.

An undercover investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Special Investigations Group led to Crews allegedly selling over 90 grams of cocaine, with at least one sale near an elementary school. LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - An Illinois man was arrested this week on drug trafficking charges after an undercover investigation.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Thursday announced that of the nearly 385,000 votes his office received between January and February, more than 165,000 (43% of all ballots) were cast for the existing flag.

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Commuters could face challenges during their trips to and from work on Friday, as a series of snow bands is expected to impact the Chicago area.

The order, which was signed Saturday, will allow government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in languages other tha

The proposal, House Bill 1910, does not provide for funding from the state, but it stipulates the opioid antagonists may be supplied by local county health departments. Training library staff would be overseen by organizations selected by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois residents overwhelmingly support keeping the current state flag, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday after a five-week public voting period to consider a redesign.

Earlier this year, the public had the chance to vote for their favorite out of 10 new designs, three previous iterations and the current state flag.