Security measures have been implemented at a troubled motel in Fox River Grove following many overdose deaths that resulted in the state’s attorney threatening to sue the motel. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office said an “unfortunate series of overdose deaths” have occurred at the River Inn Motel located at Route 14 and Doyle Road […]
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Man charged in drug-induced homicide deaths of 2 men in McHenry County
A man has been charged with selling drugs that caused the fatal overdoses of two men in McHenry County, court records show. Raynardo Gonzalez, 52, of River Grove, was charged with two counts of drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony. A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges Gonzalez delivered heroin to Nicholas […]
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Illinois legislators and advocates push for resources to address fentanyl overdoses
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers and advocates are pushing for more awareness and resources, along with harsher penalties for drug dealers, to address the dangers of fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. The precursors for the drug have origins in […]
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Lake, McHenry counties see spike in overdose deaths, offer free Narcan to residents
Officials in Lake and McHenry counties both have issued warnings about a recent spike in overdose deaths. In McHenry County, the increase was “significant.” The McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition issued an alert Friday morning after they were notified of multiple overdose deaths that occurred between May 23 and June 5. “The number of deaths […]
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‘Multiple overdose deaths’: Sheriff’s office warns public after spike in laced drug deaths in McHenry County
Authorities are warning the public after a “significant number” of overdose deaths in McHenry County last week following reports of counterfeit prescription medication laced with fentanyl. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force has seen an increase in counterfeit prescription medications containing fentanyl, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office […]