Illinois receives $40 million from a national Kroger settlement to combat the opioid crisis.

Illinois will receive $40 million from a $1.4 billion national settlement with Kroger over its role in the opioid crisis. The settlement requires Kroger to monitor and report suspicious opioid prescriptions. Funds will be split: 55% to the state's Opioid Remediation Trust Fund, 25% to local governments, and 20% to the state for abatement programs. The money will support programs like naloxone distribution, medication-assisted recovery, and prevention efforts.

November 12, 2024
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