U.S. Senate approves opioid bill Sep 18, 2018 | Opioids, Top Stories Illinois Democratic Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin backed a sweeping bill Monday night targeting the nation’s opioid epidemic.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.