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State now has blueprint for K-12 schools to teach dangers of overdose

Dilpreet Raju | Capitol News Illinois - August 11, 2024

Overdose remains a leading cause of accidental death in the state and across the country, something not lost on the various public health organizations that supported the legislation to create the guides. #health

Crime

Chicago Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin and Cocaine

Silence DoGood - December 26, 2023

The case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force operation. #trafficking

Community

Orland Park Police Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Silence DoGood - April 5, 2023

The confidential and anonymous service is free of charge. Syringes, sharps, needles, glass containers, any type of liquids or illegal drugs will not be accepted. #prescriptiondrugs

Community

Safely Dispose of Prescription Drugs on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Oct. 29

Silence DoGood - October 21, 2022

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, the non-medical use of prescription drugs ranks as the second most-common form of drug use in America. #DEA

Community

Orland Park Police Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Silence DoGood - October 13, 2022

The April 2022 Take Back Day brought in 721,093 pounds (360 tons) of unused or expired prescription medication... #orlandparkpolice

Crime

Member of Violent Chicago Street Gang Sentenced to 35 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

Silence DoGood - July 13, 2022

Thompson admitted in a plea agreement that he conspired with leadership of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity that included using violence and intimidation to protect the gang’s drug dealing activities, primarily on the West Side of Chicago.

Community

1,414 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Collected by Sheriff’s Office, DEA

Silence DoGood - May 4, 2022

“These events are a great way to reduce the potential for poisoning and stop medication from falling into the wrong hands, which it so commonly does.” #PrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay

Hundreds of Star Scholars prepare to earn their associate degree, to be honored with a cording ceremony at Malcolm X College on April 16

April 15, 2025

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Hundreds of Star Scholars prepare to earn their associate degree, to be honored with a cording ceremony at Malcolm X College on April 16