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Winnebago County Public Health releases annual fatal overdose report

The report examines the data of overdoses and finds themes in common with the lives and deaths of the victims. ....

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Bill to help Illinois public defenders falls short in Springfield, but backers say they'll try again

A measure to create a statewide office to help public defenders stalled in the Illinois General Assembly this spring, but the backers say they will try again in the fall. ....

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Winnebago County reports record-high 47 overdose deaths in 2023

47 overdose deaths occurred in Winnebago County last year, according to the 2023-24 report released Wednesday by the county's Overdose Fatality Review team. ....

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River rises, flood warnings issued in Rock County

Flood warnings have been issued for the Rock River in Rock County and slow-no-wake restrictions have been placed on the river. ....

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Winnebago County Reports Record-High 47 Overdose Deaths in 2023

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) 47 overdose deaths occurred in Winnebago County last year, according to th. ....

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