New law allows donation of unused medication in Illinois. But it could take some time to get started.

Pharmacists Howard Dvorin, left, and Allen Graber work behind the counter at The Ark, a free clinic in the West Rogers Park neighborhood on Nov. 30, 2021, in Chicago. In Illinois, a new law will take effect next year allowing people and institutions to donate unused medications. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)