Articles filed under Vaping
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Local expert answers questions about the dangers of vaping
Oct 13, 2019 7:31 AM - When vaping first became popular, it was touted as a safer alternative to smoking. But in the past few months 18 people have died and hundreds more have been sickened by a mysterious vaping-related lung disease. Local expert Dr. Adam Posner talks to the Daily Herald about the facts and the myths about vaping. -
Krishnamoorthi bill would cap nicotine in e-cigarettes
Oct 7, 2019 5:28 PM - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced new legislation Monday aimed at capping the amount of nicotine in e-cigarettes to combat its burgeoning use among youth. -
Town-hall session on vaping Oct. 17 in LibertyvilleOct 5, 2019 6:38 PM - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen will be hosting a town hall on the dangers of vaping from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Libertyville High School.
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Bartlett considers expanding rules on vaping, electronic cigarettesOct 3, 2019 10:29 PM - The Bartlett village board this week considered changing the age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21, while amending ordinances to include vaping or electronic cigarettes. Updates would also prohibit anyone under 21 from using tobacco or vaping products on school properties.
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How St. Charles police, schools are tackling underage vaping
Oct 1, 2019 8:58 PM - An image of more than 100 dab and vape pens, cartridges, e-liquids and other related products represents a "snapshot" of the items that have been confiscated from St. Charles Unit District 303 students, Deputy Police Chief Chuck Pierce said. -
Vaping-related illnesses have state officials, lawmakers seeking answers
Sep 23, 2019 7:30 PM - Lawmakers explored legislative options to address vaping-related illnesses during a committee hearing Monday in Chicago.
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