Citing 'Rampant' Pot Use, Naperville District 203 Considers Random Drug Testing

Naperville School District 203 officials are mulling the idea of implementing random drug testing for high school athletes.

Naperville School District 203 officials are mulling the idea of implementing random drug testing for high school athletes.  Drug testing at D203? Find out what neighbors are saying on Facebook. Officials from Naperville North and Naperville Central High School said they would like to explore the possibility of taking a proactive approach to the drug issue, which has become 'rampant' among students. “Our biggest concern is the pressure on kids is pretty severe now," said Naperville North Athletic Director Jim Konrad during Monday's Board of Education meeting. "Marijuana is rampant in the schools.”  Konrad said he's seen more than 30 violations so far this year; 24 of them for marijuana.  And the problem is also prevalent at Naperville …

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Stacy Worst

9:40 am on Monday, April 8, 2013

That's a nightmarish story. A broken nose and jaw over a little bit of pot? Sounds like a bully and a tremendous jerk!   more ›

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Police Blotter: DUI, Possession of Cannabis

Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter March 24.

Corey M. Vaughn, 18, of 1803 Burlington Avenue in Lisle, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis at 1:33 a.m. Sunday, March 24 at Route 53 and Burlington Avenue after a traffic stop, police said.

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Police Blotter: Police Nab Man With Marijuana

Here is an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter Feb. 6.

Markem L. Clark, 21, 8031 S. Bishop, Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana 30 grams and under at 1 a.m. Feb. 6 at Lacey and Dumoulin avenues, Lisle police said.

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Forum to Tackle Suburban Heroin Epidemic

Experts including DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin will share their knowledge on the growing use of heroin in the suburbs at a Feb. 4 forum.

Written by Charlotte Eriksen A forum on the growing epidemic of heroin use in the suburbs will connect the community with local law enforcement, the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office and experts in the field Monday, Feb. 4, in Wheaton. DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin, Claudia Evenson, director of outreach services for Rosecrance Health Network, John Roberts, Co-founder of the Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization (HERO), and Kathleen Burke, CEO Robert Crown Center for Health Education will attend the forum, to share their knowledge of heroin use.  Berlin has served as the DuPage County State’s Attorney since December 14, 2010. He has prosecutorial experience in Cook, Kane and DuPage counties where he has successfully …

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Police Blotter: Drug Arrests

Here are some items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on Nov. 17.

Drug arrests Daniel M. Wilson, 19, 212 Richard Road, Naperville, was charged with possession of marijuana at 10:55 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 6400 block of Coach House Road, police said. Larnie Brown Jr., 30, 2300 Beau Monde Lane, Lisle, was charged with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and resisting arrest at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 17, in the 2600 block of Ogden Avenue, police said.

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Heroin Use in DuPage County an 'Epidemic,' State's Attorney Says

A drug symposium held on Nov. 7 at Hinsdale South High School featured several speakers, including DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin, with first-hand knowledge of the dangers of heroin in the suburbs today.

Written by Joe O'Donnell Thirty deaths from heroin overdose have occurred in DuPage County during the last 12 months, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said during an event at Hinsdale South last week. Related: Biggert, Officials: Battling Heroin Epidemic Begins With Education Read More on Patch's "Heroin: Naperville's Drug Reality" Page “This is a real epidemic that we’re faced with,” Berlin said. Since last year, community forums have been held to help educate the public about the rise of heroin use in Naperville and the surrounding area. After seven deaths in Naperville due to overdoses within the past year and a series of educational forums that followed, parents and officials are becoming well aware of the drug’s popularity…

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Meet Sophie, Benedictine University's Police Dog

This drug-detecting canine is a favorite among students.

from Benedictine University Benedictine University Police Officer John Rogacki has been a "dog person" since he was a youngster growing up near O'Hare Airport during the 1960s. "I used to bring rabbits home all the time," he said. "I would find garter snakes where Ridgewood High School is. It was a swamp back then." When asked if she was a "human person," Sophie, Rogacki's K-9 partner, had no comment. "Actually, she is very friendly," Rogacki said. "A lot of students come up to her and pet her and play with her. They might have a dog at home and miss their pet, so I will bring Sophie around to some of the residence halls or Founders' Woods apartments. Spending a few minutes with her eases some of the pressures that mount during the day." …

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