Effingham County Board votes to join opioid settlement

Apr 21, 2026

Following a closed‑session discussion under Illinois statute, the board voted to join the remnant opioid settlement as a plaintiff; members said they could not disclose settlement details publicly.

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After convening in closed session to discuss pending litigation under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), the Effingham County Board returned to open session and approved a motion to join the remnant opioid settlement as a plaintiff.

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