SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old became law on July 1.“Many smokers pick up the habit as teens because the tobacco industry specifically...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help ensure that students with special health needs and school staff are prepared in the event of a medical emergency, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would allow students with pancreatic conditions to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, that bans people from smoking in cars while minors are present successfully passed the Illinois House with bipartisan support. “I want to protect young people from the negative...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect the health and well-being of children, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, advanced legislation prohibiting individuals from smoking in vehicles when children are present. “I want to limit young people’s exposure to the...