Bill establishing Illinois overdose prevention site program advances – Center Square

Opponents worry the sites encourage drug use and that they will lead to the deterioration of surrounding neighborhoods. “I really think a lot of people in the communities are going to see an increase in crime and drug sales,” said state Rep. Terra Costa-Howard.

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