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A forensic chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration North Central Forensic Laboratory in Chicago tests seized counterfeit pills for the presence of fentanyl.

Dealing death: Fentanyl-laced pills pose fatal risk to unsuspecting users in northern Illinois

Drug Enforcement Administration officials say counterfeit pills are “one of the most dangerous drug threats we face.” The pills are designed to look legitimate but often contain deadly, unpredictable amounts of fentanyl.

Gurnee Police Department has joined a few other departments in launching the Blue Envelope Program, designed to make interactions with police safer for people on the autism spectrum.

‘Communication is key’: Gurnee police program supports those on autism spectrum

Gurnee police have launched the Blue Envelope Program to enhance communication and promote safer, more positive interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Comedian/actor/director Bobcat Goldthwait will perform Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at the Comedy Vault in Batavia.

Things to do Feb. 6-12: Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Loni Love, RV Camping & Van Show and more

Make plans for Bobcat Goldthwait at the Comedy Vault in Batavia, Jay Leno at the Genesee Theatre, Loni Love at the American Place Casino in Waukegan, the 57th Annual RV Camping and Van Show in Rosemont and more.

The Republican candidates in the 9th Congressional District are, clockwise from upper left: Rocio Cleveland, John Elleson, Mark Su and Paul Friedman.

Most GOP candidates for 9th Congressional seat oppose Trump’s suggestion to nationalize elections

The Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District are split on President Donald Trump’s recent proposal to nationalize elections.

Ellis Hawkins

Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village names new hospital president

Ellis Hawkins was named the new president of Ascension Alexian Brothers hospital in Elk Grove Village, replacing Dan Doherty, who left for a similar role in Northwest Indiana.

A photo taken at Tinman's Pub went viral on Reddit following the Norge Ski Club's tournament. Dangling from the sign are bullet casings. The club said it has since ended its association with the bar.

Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says ‘encouraged violence’

Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove will no longer allow a nearby bar to sell tickets to the club’s annual ski jump tournament after a photo went viral showing a sign displayed at the establishment that the ski club says “encouraged violence.”

Day care worker accused of giving laxatives to kids

A worker at a day care business in St. Charles has been accused of giving laxatives to toddlers without their parents’ permission.

Alan C. Solganick

Beach Park man attacked in his home now facing firearm, drug charges

A Beach Park man who was beaten with his own gun during a home invasion Jan. 8 now faces felony firearm and drug charges.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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