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Atwood police warning parents of Kratom dangers

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 27, 2026

The Atwood Police Department is warning parents of a dangerous, easily accessible drug making its way into the area.

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New vending machine offers lifesaving overdose prevention supplies in Taylorville

New vending machine offers lifesaving overdose prevention supplies in Taylorville

  • Updated Feb 25, 2026

A harm reduction vending machine has been installed in Taylorville to help prevent overdoses.

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Illinois public libraries to stock opioid overdose medications

Illinois public libraries to stock opioid overdose medications

  • Updated Dec 9, 2025
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Sangamon County continues to struggle with accidental overdose deaths

Sangamon County continues to struggle with accidental overdose deaths

  • Updated Dec 9, 2025

For the last five years, Sangamon County has continued to see an increase in accidental overdose deaths.

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Naloxone nasal spray from emergency overdose kit bag used for recovery from narcotic opioid medications or street drugs overdose.

Illinois House committee approves bill enhancing penalties for xylazine possession, distribution
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Illinois House committee approves bill enhancing penalties for xylazine possession, distribution

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated May 12, 2025

The Illinois House could crack down on the growing threat of dangerous synthetic drugs by adding a powerful animal tranquilizer to the list of Schedule III controlled substances.

Sangamon County sees spike in accidental overdose deaths
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Sangamon County sees spike in accidental overdose deaths

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Dec 20, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Since 2019, the number of deaths from accidental overdoses in Sangamon County has increased by an average of 12 peo…

Overdoses likely to surpass last year's total in Sangamon County
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Overdoses likely to surpass last year's total in Sangamon County

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Dec 5, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Overdose deaths continue to rise year over year in central Illinois.

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