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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,…

Survey: Half of Illinois high school students report using e-tobacco
— August 26, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Half of Illinois high school students reported using an electronic tobacco product last year, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found, “erasing…
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…
Cullerton pushes for ban on flavored nicotine products in Illinois
— November 1, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation banning retailers from selling flavored nicotine products in Illinois will likely come before lawmakers in mid-November, its sponsor said Oct. 29 after a…
Tazewell County news briefs
— October 2, 2019

EAST PEORIA Parents encouraged to attend car seat check Learn if your child’s car seat is installed correctly at the East Peoria Fire Department’s car seat check. Firefighters…

Illinois EPA tackling next vaping dilemma: toxic waste
— March 5, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — As people worry about the negative effects that electronic cigarettes and vaping pens may have on users’ health, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is worried…
Bill to ban vaping in public places passes Illinois Senate
— November 4, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A bill looping electronic cigarettes into the Smoke Free Illinois Act passed the Senate on Oct. 29. Sponsored by Indian Creek Democratic Sen. Terry Link, the measure…
McLean County news briefs
— October 2, 2019

HUDSON Fall Colors Family Day features hayrides Comlara Park, 13001 Recreation Area Drive, will be the location to celebrate fall with activities for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 19….