State Representative Jackie Haas is co-hosting a prescription drop-off event on Saturday, April 25th, from 10 am - 2 pm. The event is being held in the Bourbonnais Walmart parking lot, on Illinois  Route 50, Bourbonnais.  All local residents are invoted to utilize this free prescription medication drop-off drive to keep homes and communities safe. 

Rep. Haas said “Properly disposing of prescription medications keeps everyone safe. She said she's looking forward to hosting this event alongside our community partners who
are invested in making our community safer. 

Accepted medications include tablets, capsules, other solid forms of prescription drugs, patches, and vaping devices and cartridges (lithium batteries removed). Restricted items include liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes, and needles. The event is in partnership with KAMEG, Riverside Health, HIDTA – National Guard,
Kankakee County Health Department, and I-KAN ROE – Life Education Center Programs.

Georgie’s Closet will be collecting new diapers for children in foster care and the Lions Club is collecting used prescription glasses.

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