Resident urges Morton to ban kratom; police say they are coordinating with county health officials At a Morton Village Board meeting, resident Laurie Schope urged the board to ban kratom after describing her son's addiction; the police chief said the department has noted kratom in local overdose reports and will meet with the Tazewell County Health Department to discuss next steps.

A grieving mother warns that kratom, sold at local gas stations, is fueling addiction among teens, urging the Morton Village Board to take action before it's too late.

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