heroin
Prosecutors: Man Was High On Heroin When He Struck, Killed 11-Year-Old Boy
A west suburban man has been charged with being under the influence of heroin when the car he was driving plowed into the rear of a second car, killing an 11-year-old boy in February.
2 Investigators: Heroin Users Unwilling To Call For Help For Dying Friends
Friends are leaving friends to die. It is part of the devastating toll heroin is taking in our suburbs. CBS 2′s Dave Savini looks at heroin in our high schools and how a new law was created to save lives.
2 Investigators: Heroin Use, Deaths Up In Chicago’s Suburbs
When it comes to deaths, Lake, Will and DuPage counties reported big increases last year. As CBS 2’s Dave Savini reports, drug dealers could be operating right in your own neighborhood.
Authorities Gather To Talk About Growing Heroin Problem
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow is among those expected to speak at a weekend summit sponsored by the Illinois State Crime Commission.
2 Alleged Heroin Dealers Charged With Drug-Induced Homicide
Authorities say Emerson D. Harris, 24, and Maximilian Kalemba, 21, of southwest suburban Homer Glen, sold drugs to different people that ultimately led to their deaths.
Teen From North Suburbs Recounts Her Descent Into Heroin Addiction
Glenview native Paula Nixon was going to college, but now her future hinges on one thing: staying clean.CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Teen Robber Caught After Getting High In Store Restroom
After robbing a store to get oxycodone, a 16-year-old self-admitted heroin addict went to the restroom area to get high and made no attempt to escape police, authorities said.
Unusually Strong, Dangerous Heroin Reported By ER Doctors
CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov reports there may be a new kind of heroin on the streets – one that’s even more dangerous.
Heroin Deaths Have Doubled In Suburbs Since 2007
A new report says heroin deaths in Lake and Will Counties have doubled over the last six years.
Heroin From Chicago Leads To FBI Raids In Indiana
FBI agents have staged a statewide series of raids in Indiana — with heroin from Chicago at their roots.
Police Arrest 22 Gang Members In Drug Market Raids
The Chicago Police Department on Saturday announced that 22 alleged gang members were arrested and quantities of heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis were seized during two drug market raids on Friday on the city’s South and West sides.
Report: Heroin Use Among Youngsters Growing Worse In Chicago Area
Law enforcement officials say the Chicago area is among many regions of the U.S. where the heroin problem seems to getting worse among school age youngsters.
Community Forum On Monday To Focus On Heroin Use In Naperville
The heroin problem in Naperville will be in the spotlight Monday during a special community forum at North Central College in the western suburb.
19 Arrested In Federal Drug Trafficking Investigation
Federal prosecutors have charged 19 people for taking part in two drug rings that supplied large quantities of powder and crack cocaine to the city and suburbs.
Film Takes Straightforward Approach To Drug Abuse At Naperville School
A documentary from a Naperville teen takes a blunt look at drug use in her high school.
California NATO Protester Busted For Heroin
Prosecutors said Michael E. Lowe, 24, was found with heroin while in town to join the NATO protests.
Man Charged With Forcing 12 Girls Into Prostitution
A 35-year-old man has been accused of forcing 12 girls into prostitution, and addicting them to heroin.
Kane County Sheriff: Parents Need To Be Aware Of Heroin Epidemic
The top law enforcement officer in Kane County says he is disappointed more parents aren’t showing up for eye-opening presentations on the use of heroin by teenagers in the exurban county west of Chicago.
Texas Woman Gets 20 Years For Herion Trafficking In Kane County
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to trafficking a large amount of heroin for a Mexican cartel was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
Buffalo Grove Pizzeria Owners Charged With International Drug Trafficking
Barely a month ago, the owners of DeLuca’s Pizzeria were the subject of a feature article in the Buffalo Grove Patch, in which they talked about fine-tuning recipes and the seasonal cycles of the pizza business.
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