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Edly-Allen Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Dangers of Vaping

Oct 22, 2019 | Edly-Allen

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen. D-Libertyville, partnered with local law enforcement and healthcare experts to host an informational town hall meeting on the dangers of vaping devices and e-cigarettes. “As a former teacher, education and protecting...

Didech Stands Up For Illinois Teens’ Health, Backs Measure to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

Sep 17, 2019 | Didech

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid increasing reports of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is doubling-down on his efforts to take on the tobacco industry and backing a ban on the sale and distribution of flavored tobacco...

Yingling Takes a Stand To Protect Illinois Teens, Supports Proposal to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

Sep 16, 2019 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – In response to recent reports of vaping-related hospitalizations around Illinois, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is cracking down on flavored tobacco products by supporting legislation that would prohibit the sale or distribution of these...

Moylan Sponsors Effort to Stop the Distribution of Dangerous Tobacco Products that Appeal to Teens and Children

Sep 12, 2019 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – Alarmed at reports of linking vaping to breathing issues and deaths, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, has sponsored legislation to ban flavored tobacco products, such as vapes and e-cigarettes, from being sold, bought and distributed in the...

Villa-Backed Measure to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law

Aug 12, 2019 | Villa

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...

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