A methamphetamine control bill that would put Illinois' laws in line with those of surrounding states has moved past the Illinois General Assembly to the governor's office. Senate Bill 273 would among other things require that anyone buying medicine that contains pseudoephedrine to present identification and sign a logbook. It passed the state House on Oct. 26 and the Senate on Tuesday. "Meth is an illegal and highly addictive drug," Sen. John Sullivan (D-Rushville), one of many sponsors of the bill, said in a press release. "It is necessary to add additional restrictions to the purchase of meth ingredients to limit its manufacture." [continues 144 words]
More than 400 students at Hedding Grade School will celebrate being real to themselves through a variety of specially designed school and community activities created by the Be Real youth drug-prevention program. It is so important to recognize youth who don't use drugs. They send a clear message to their peers that being drug-free is cool and that you can do more in your life and achieve your dreams without using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. The Be Real & Red Ribbon activities will be held the week of Oct. 27-31. [continues 532 words]
