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flag Illinois mandates public libraries to stock naloxone to quickly respond to opioid overdoses.

flag A new Illinois law requires all public libraries to stock naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, expanding access to life-saving treatment. flag Inspired by successful programs in Chicago, Oak Park, Evanston, and O’Fallon, libraries are being equipped to respond to overdoses, often occurring in restrooms, with staff trained to recognize and act on overdose signs. flag The measure aims to turn libraries into community safety hubs, ensuring rapid response and broader availability of naloxone across the state.

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