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Will County substance use program reports eight overdose deaths so far in 2025 and distributes hundreds of naloxone kits monthly
Summary
A Will County substance use program update reported eight overdose deaths in 2025 to date, roughly seven documented reversals, and monthly naloxone-kit distribution of approximately 500–600 boxes; county peer-recovery supports helped a client reinstate Social Security benefits and the program is expanding peer staff and community outreach
Connie DeWol, program manager for Will County’s substance use initiatives (filling in for Dr. Burke), told the committee that the county recorded eight overdose deaths in 2025 to date and had documented seven reversals. DeWol said the program distributes roughly 500–600 naloxone kits (boxes) per month across the county and maintains regular outreach at pantries, resource fairs and weekly Riverwalk distributions.
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