Downers Grove Crime
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Series shows 'scourge' thrives on being ignoredJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - When it comes to information about drugs, it is hard to find much credibility anywhere. Since at least as far back as the laughably alarmist movie "Reefer Madne...
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Teen's overdose ruled accidentalJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on March 29, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. A Glendale Heights teen...
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An addiction shared by two suburban brothersJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Dec. 23, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Kevin Riggs was out in...
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Why heroin is such a dangerous drugJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Nov. 21, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Dr. Gregory Teas of Ale...
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Former drug user: 'It creeps up on you so fast'Jan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Dec. 3, 2001 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Kurt Mayer can remember, ...
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Drugs through the eyes of those in the trenchesJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Dec. 4, 2001 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Lt. Keith Stegman Emerg...
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Road to recovery is a long, bumpy one for addictsJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Dec. 5, 2001 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Courtney Barkei didn't ...
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First drug court class graduates 18 earn another chance in lifeJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Oct. 4, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. There were no questions T...
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Naperville leaders put out the call to fight drug, alcohol abuse at homeJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Oct. 25, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. When Naperville parents ...
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How a suburban teen lost his life to heroinJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on March 3, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Editor's note: This is p...