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ISP Announces Nearly 400% More Fentanyl, 260% More Heroin and 190% More Meth Seized In 2021

4 years 7 months ago
METAMORA – Citing the urgent need to address the continued epidemic of opioid and meth addiction across the state, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly announced today that ISP Metropolitan Enforcement Groups (MEGs) dramatically increased the percentage of dangerous drugs and weapons seized in FY 2021, recovering illegal drugs valued at approximately $71,000,000. “Through the strong state, local and federal partnerships of the MEG units, drug enforcement across our state is focused on apprehending violent, drug-trafficking criminals profiting off the pain of those losing loved ones to dangerous drugs” stated Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly. “The ISP is thankful for the community-based partnerships like those of the MEG units because it leads to a more united, more effective front pushing back against these merchants of misery causing of this ongoing epidemic.” The Illinois State Police (ISP) Metropolitan Enforcement Groups (MEGs)

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The J hosts special events as part of the Jewish Book Festival

4 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The Jewish Community Center is currently hosting its Jewish Book Festival, and has some special events planned for Sunday. It will present two unique “Bookend” events. One features St. Louis native and children’s nonfiction author Dean Robbins. He joins the J and the St. Louis County Library for a program featuring his latest title, Thank You, Dr Salk: [...]
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