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John Dryden, Illinois teacher, punished for informing students of their fifth amendment rights and a school survey

An Illinois high school teacher was punished by a local school district after he warned students about the Constitutional rights before answering a school-mandated survey about emotional and at-risk behavior.
The Global Dispatch
added May 30, 2013 17:27
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[Illinois, Missouri] COMMENTS: St. Charles city and county need smoke-free air

Martin Pion: Jenine K. Harris has a PhD in Public Health Studies/Biostatistics and works at the Brown School of Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis. She agreed to work on this study in her spare time at my urging, and my only provisos were t
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added May 24, 2013 17:37
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[Illinois] Bill takes aim at secondhand smoke on campuses

Some faculty, students support bill; others question effectiveness
The Alestle (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville)
added May 22, 2013 13:03
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Illinois Senate approves electronic cigarette ban for minors

Minors statewide would not be able to buy electronic cigarettes under a plan unanimously endorsed in the Senate Tuesday. Senate sponsor state Sen. John Mulroe, D- Chicago, said this legislation updates state law to include new advancements in nicotine pr
The Times of Northwest Indiana
added May 22, 2013 07:38
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[Illinois] Students have mixed feelings on proposed campus smoking ban

Smokers at Illinois State University have adapted to a ban on smoking imposed earlier this year on the campus quad and certain high traffic areas. The ban goes beyond state law that prohibits indoor smoking in public buildings and within 15 feet of an en
Bloomington (IL) Pantagraph
added May 20, 2013 16:12
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[Illinois] EDITORIAL: Society's views of tobacco and marijuana are headed in opposite directions

So an addictive behavior that hurts your health is a bad thing. But an addictive behavior that inhibits reason is fine. It explains, perhaps, where society is going.
Kankakee (IL) Journal
added May 7, 2013 07:26
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[Illinois] Rosenthal: Health and hypocrisy at the drugstore

Deerfield-based Walgreen Co. markets itself as being "at the corner of happy and healthy," and no doubt the continued sale of tobacco products makes some people happy. But it's a long, long way from healthy.
Chicago Tribune
added May 6, 2013 13:13
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[Illinois] UIS considering smoking ban; bill may require it

University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Susan Koch wants the campus community to know the reality they face if state lawmakers pass legislation that bans people from smoking outdoors on all state-supported campuses.
(IL) State Journal-Register
added May 5, 2013 22:05
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[Illinois] Bill seeks to snuff out smoking on college campuses

Illinois’ public colleges and universities could be forced to stamp out smoking on their campuses by next summer if a bill facing members of the House becomes law. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Terry Link (D-Waukegan), squeaked out of the state Senate o
Chicago Sun-Times
added May 3, 2013 23:26
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[Illinois] Smoking recommendation approved by House, but ban lacks movement

The House adopted a resolution Thursday that asks all drivers to not smoke with children under 13 in the car as a way to prevent children's contact with secondhand smoke. The measure, however, is not a requirement.
Quad-City (IA) Times
added May 3, 2013 01:28
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