Surviving family members raise money, awareness on Overdose Awareness Day
Family members who fight for their loved ones' memories in Chicago Heights said they are encouraged by the progress they are seeing.
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Family members who fight for their loved ones' memories in Chicago Heights said they are encouraged by the progress they are seeing.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
This comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an overall decrease in opioid overdose deaths across the country for the first time since 2019.
So far, 90% of the opioid deaths in 2023 have involved fentanyl, a painkiller 50 times more powerful than heroin.
"Anything that is life-saving should be accessible to everybody."
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."
With so many Americans addicted to opioids, Narcan is no match for the epidemic that is hitting a grim new milestone around Chicago.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed 2,000 people died of opioid overdoses last year.
The mobile unit will distribute first aid kits and Narcan, the FDA-approved medication to reverse opioid overdose.
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.
Training on how to use Narcan spray in an overdose emergency will also be provided.
In a major milestone in the opioid epidemic, the FDA approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for sale over-the-counter sales. The drug can be administered through a nasal spray when someone is overdosing. It's becoming increasingly available. But the number of overdoses in Illinois show no sign of slowing down and this most recent move is being met with skepticism.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Cook County is on track to break a record that no one wanted – 2022 will likely be the worst year on record for opioid overdose deaths.
"The Narcan is available in little plastic boxes on the wall, kind of right in the lobby area of each of these places. There's a lot of Narcan, and now you can take as much as you want to. You can take you can empty out the box if you want all of them."
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments.
The activists are worried about how plants and animals along the river could respond to what they worry could be toxic materials.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The oysters were sold in Illinois, among other states.
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One hundred families from Proviso Township were given gift cards to Amazon Fresh worth $150.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments. Darius Johnson reports.
A couple of months ago, a former employee of a Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar contacted CBS News Chicago with a complaint. CBS News Chicago began an investigation, and discovered a massive multi-state operation that has left homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars each in many cases. Megan Hickey reports.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
