Ex Governor’s troubled program still causing issues

The former head of an agency overseeing an Illinois anti-violence initiative says ex-Gov. Pat Quinn’s staff directed him where money should go even after Quinn vowed to reform the troubled program. Reports cite a draft audit showing

Pharmacists to dispense “Narcan”

UNDATED — Trained pharmacists in Illinois soon will be able to dispense the overdose reversal drug naloxone without a prescription. Regulators say a short web-based training program is available to pharmacists who want to help reduce deaths from

Pickup Stolen in La Salle Found in Suburbs

COUNTRYSIDE — A pick-up truck that was stolen from La Salle last week has been found in the Chicago suburbs. Officials with the Countryside Police Department, southwest of Chicago, said they arrested two people yesterday, including the one