More than $11.2 million heads to Illinois for opioid epidemic Dec 18, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories Illinois communities and agencies are receiving more than $11.2 million from the federal Department of Justice to combat the opioid epidemic, according to a recent statement.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.