The Brief
- The number of opioid overdose deaths and homicides dropped in Cook County last year.
- Deaths in both categories have fallen significantly since their COVID-era peaks.
COOK CO., Ill. – The number of homicides and opioid overdose deaths in Cook County dropped significantly in 2025, new data shows.
By the numbers:
Preliminary data show that Cook County recorded 687 opioid overdose deaths in 2025, a more than 40% drop from the previous year, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.…