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American Lung Association announces anti-vaping push

— September 3, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The American Lung Association on Wednesday, Sept. 2 announced a “comprehensive” plan to tackle electronic tobacco use by the nation’s high schoolers. Education,…

Felon charged with cocaine sales, gun purchases
— March 30, 2020

A Chicago man, who police say is a convicted felon and documented street gang member, has been charged with selling cocaine to and buying guns from Lake County undercover detectives…
Three charged with interfering with Peoria street gang trial
— February 6, 2020

Three individuals have been indicted on felony charges related to alleged efforts to impede the recent trial of members of a Peoria street gang. Arraignment for Demoney Coleman, 21,…
Thirteen members of Peoria street gang convicted
— December 20, 2019

A jury has convicted 13 members of the Peoria street gang known as Bomb Squad for conspiracy to organize and operate the gang as a criminal enterprise that has plagued the Peoria community…
Poll shows increasing cigarette tax by $1 has some statewide support
— May 11, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said he wants to raise the state’s usage tax on tobacco products. In a proposal supported by anti-smoking advocacy groups,…

Illegal alien convicted of firing gun in Fairview Heights park
— February 7, 2020

A federal jury in East Saint Louis has returned a guilty verdict in a case involving an illegal alien. Gustavo Alvarez-Gomez, 23, a native of El Salvador, was convicted of unlawfully…
Health advocates, lawmakers want stronger regulations of vaping
— January 10, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Some Illinois lawmakers say a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy responding to a growing trend of youth e-cigarette use does not go far enough. The federal…
Vaping could soon be added to Illinois smoking ban
— June 1, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate is considering a bill that would expand the state’s general ban on smoking in public places to include e-cigarettes and other alternative nicotine…