Government

Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director | IDPH

Illinois public libraries have been added to the list of locations permitted to stock and administer opioid overdose reversal agents, following an update to a standing order by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The new policy allows trained library staff to provide assistance in case of a suspected overdose on site.

The change is part of ongoing efforts across the state to address opioid-related emergencies in community spaces. Libraries join other organizations already authorized to keep these medications available for emergency use.

In Woodford County, educational institutions continue to serve a diverse student population. For example, during the 2022-23 school year, Metamora High School had the highest enrollment of white

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