Lake County officials encourage people to bring naloxone to holiday gatherings
Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said overdoses can happen at anytime.
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Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said overdoses can happen at anytime.
The Lake County Health Department is suggesting you bring more than just a side dish to your Thanksgiving feast. They'd also like you to bring naloxone, more widely known as Narcan, which is used to treat opioid overdoses.
Clear skies and seasonably warm temperatures are welcome news for the crowds headed to Lollapalooza, but organizers are still trying to stay ahead of any issues. Sara Machi has more.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits. Jermont Terry reports.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
His inspiration was not only his journey to sobriety but the death of the mother of his six children.
Its name comes from the story of Marnell Brown and his journey of recovery from heroin addiction; who's been clean for more than 20 years. Brown and its members devote their time to stopping overdose deaths on Chicago's West Side.
"Anything that is life-saving should be accessible to everybody."
As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, access to the drug is not new, though the move does expand availability.
Sheriff Tom Dart is joining Cermak Health and the South Side Heroin Opioid Task Force to highlight how naloxone can help people who overdose on opioids.
Sheriff Tom Dart is joining Cermak Health and the South Side Heroin Opioid Task Force to highlight how Naloxone can help people who overdose on opioids.
"There's been times that it's been real close. One of which, I think you're all aware of, was covered by CBS 2 News."
In a matter of a seconds, the subject of our story dropped everything, grabbed some Narcan he had in his trunk - and began to save a life. An out-of-state pharmaceutical company saw the story. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Two thousand doses of a treatment that can revive people overdosing on opioids, are being donated to people who need it most. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei has more on what inspired this gift.
We were out working on a story about the historic Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the SAFE-T Act when a man overdosed, and a man we were interviewing jumped into action.
We were out working on a story about the historic Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the SAFE-T Act when a man overdosed, and a man we were interviewing jumped into action. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The mobile unit will distribute first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
On Thursday, in south suburban Dixmoor, the Cook County Department of Health unveiled a mobile unit from Family Guidance Centers with first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
Medical experts said the directions are relatively easy to follow, even in a crisis situation.
It's a way the CTA said it can help with the opioid crisis. Narcan can reverse an opioid overdose very quickly. The box will likely be similar to one in Rockford where instructions are inside the box.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Police say a man of unknown age was driving a Chevy SUV with a passenger, a 40-year-old man, eastbound on Superior Street when they lost control and slammed into the Peninsula Chicago.
Tonight, it will be mostly cloudy, with lows dropping in the lower 40s.
According to Chicago police, an unknown driver in a gold sedan heading northbound on Loomis Boulevard ran a red light and hit a silver jeep heading eastbound on 74th Street.
Preliminary information indicated that a male pulled out a firearm during an argument and shot at the victims before leaving the scene.
Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Police say they found the 21-year-old woman who was shot in the stomach around 1:20 a.m. Saturday. A man with a hand gun ran from the scene.
The popular gaming company had postponed preorders in the U.S. and Canada while it worked to determine how the Trump administration's tariffs would impact the console launch.
It happened around 2:42 a.m. in the 100 block of East Superior Street.
Cloudy skies are expected this afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s.
This 1-year-old stunner has the kind of eyes you’ll never forget—icy blue with a little brown sparkle, like a galaxy made just for her.
Preliminary information indicated that a male pulled out a firearm during an argument and shot at the victims before leaving the scene.
Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Police say a man of unknown age was driving a Chevy SUV with a passenger, a 40-year-old man, eastbound on Superior Street when they lost control and slammed into the Peninsula Chicago.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
