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Opioid overdose deaths in Cook County remain steady in 2023, homicides down

Por: WGN-TV Nation January 03, 2024

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Posted: Jan 3, 2024 / 01:03 PM CST Updated: Jan 3, 2024 / 01:20 PM CST SHARE CHICAGO — A preliminary, year-end report shows opioid deaths in Cook County remained steady while homicides were slightly down in 2023.  The Cook County Medical Examiners report shows 1,540 people died of an opioid overdose last year. While the figure is less than the 2,001 deaths in 2022, the report suggests the 2023 number will likely rise, pending final... + full article



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