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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
May 3, 2013
Chicago Sun-Times
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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.
May 3, 2013
Quad-City (IA) Times
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May 3, 2013 01:28
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[Illinois] New York cigarette proposal gains Chicago support
The proposal has even garnered support from Chicago’s 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas. “That’s something worth exploring because more kids are smoking now,” said Cardenas. Other Chicago officials were hesitant to respond, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Apr 28, 2013
DePaulia Online
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Apr 29, 2013 01:55
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[Illinois] Cutler at 30: Not blowing smoke
And no worries, Bears fans: His fiancee Kristin Cavallari assured her Twitter followers that the cigarette dangling from Cutler's lips in the photo was not real.
Apr 28, 2013
Chicago Tribune
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Apr 28, 2013 19:22
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[Illinois] Ban on smoking on university property fails vote
A bill banning smoking on all public university property in Illinois, including at outdoor locations such as tailgate parties, construction sites and farm fields, fell five votes short of passage Wednesday. The measure, SB 2202, is sponsored by Sen. Terr
Apr 25, 2013
Champaign (IL) News-Gazette
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Apr 25, 2013 16:39
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[Illinois] College campus smoking ban fails
A proposal that would ban people from smoking outdoors on all state-supported university and community college campuses fell five votes shy of the 30 need to pass the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. Sponsoring Sen. Terry Link, D-Waukegan, used a parliamen
Apr 25, 2013
Peoria (IL) Journal-Star
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Apr 25, 2013 13:56
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Campus smoking ban snuffed in Illinois Senate
A proposal to ban smoking on all state-supported universities and community colleges fell short in the Illinois Senate Wednesday. The measure received 25 “yes” votes and 23 “no” votes, but it needed 30 to pass.
Apr 25, 2013
Bloomington (IL) Pantagraph
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Apr 25, 2013 13:54
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[Illinois, New York] Alderman Suggests Raising City's Legal Smoking Age To 21
Cardenas may be in favor of exploring the option of raising the smoking age, but Mayor Rahm Emanuel was non-committal and pointed out taxes on cigarette sales help pay for health care expansion. But how much tax is enough? The recent hike of Cook County’
Apr 23, 2013
Chicagoist
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Apr 24, 2013 13:11
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[Illinois] Alderman favors raising smoking age to 21, mayor hesitant
Hours after New York City Council Speaker and mayoral candidate Christine Quinn proposed raising her city’s legal smoking age from 18 to 21, Health Committee Chairman George Cardenas (12th) talked about Chicago following the Big Apple’s lead.
Apr 23, 2013
Chicago Sun-Times
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Apr 23, 2013 06:55
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[Illinois] Measure banning electronic cigarettes for minors clears Senate
Minors would no longer be able to purchase electronic cigarettes under a measure that cleared the Senate unanimously Wednesday. State Sen. John Mulroe, D- Chicago, who sponsored the proposal, said the legislation updates the law to include new advancemen
Apr 18, 2013
Bloomington (IL) Pantagraph
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Apr 18, 2013 16:25