Vernon Hills Crime
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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...
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Kane County drug court draws national attentionJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on Oct. 5, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. The national agency that ...
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Coroner sees how drug abuse can affect anyoneJan 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. By Richard Ballinger Edi...
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Parents form addiction support groupJan 01, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This story originally ran on April 25, 2002 as part of the Daily Herald's "Hidden Scourge: Heroin in the Suburbs" series. Heroin not only broug...