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Family Tragedy Prompts Local Woman to Fight Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic in Illinois is more acute than in many other states.

Aired 11/09/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Family Tragedy Prompts Local Woman to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Clip: 11/9/2017 | 11m 8sVideo has Closed Captions

The opioid epidemic in Illinois is more acute than in many other states.

The opioid epidemic in Illinois is more acute than in many other states, according to the National Safety Council. We discuss the crisis and a new memorial that highlights the human toll of opioid addiction.

Aired 11/09/2017 | Rating NR

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