Colleges and State Laws Are Clamping Down on Fraternities

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/05/education/learning/colleges-fraternities-laws.html?hpw&rref=education&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region&region=bottom-well&WT.nav=bottom-well

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One of the functions of the law is shape public policy and behavior. Make hazing a higher risk and more costly and those in charge take notice and clamp down on dangerous and life threatening acts. Continuing to protect stupid behavior will embolden hazers.

Illinois Counties File Lawsuit against local Doctors and Drug Companies for Opioid Crisis

http://www.pantagraph.com/herald-review/news/state-and-regional/pekin-cook-county-suburbs-file-opioid-lawsuit-against-pharma-companies/article_d586bb6c-4a11-511d-87af-be94089f9e30.html

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All kinds of problems have resulted from opioid abuse. A secondary issue will be how to address chronic pain. Many doctors will no longer prescribe opioids. Medical specialists still searching for answers on how to break cycle of pain for injured workers and the disabled.

Accident that Killed Normal West Student still under Investigation

http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/accident-that-killed-ncwhs-student-still-under-investigation/article_99b720ad-bf3a-58c8-a225-f2ed5b6ebdfc.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1

Of course, many people’s lives changed forever.

Accident investigations and reconstruction bring some measure of closure. They explain what happened and why.