Illinois overdose deaths drop over 8 percent in 2023 Mar 7, 2025 | Opioids, Top Stories Drug overdose deaths in Illinois dropped 8.3 percent in 2023, the first time the Department of Public Health has reported an annual drop since 2018.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.