Kathy Drea

There are rising calls for tighter restrictions on the use of e-cigarettes in Illinois. They come as another death linked to vaping was reported this…

Springfield residents will no longer be able to smoke electronic cigarettes in public places, like bars, restaurants and workplaces.In a 10-0 vote,…

For decades, public health advocates have pushed for limits on smoking. They've included warning labels on products to limits on where someone can light…

Anti-smoking advocates want to raise the age for buying tobacco to 21, in an attempt to dissuade teenagers from picking up the habit.You can vote at the…

Twenty-seven people are out of a job at Illinois' Tobacco Quitline, which means there's no one left to answer the phone.For the past 15 years, Illinois…

State lawmakers are considering legislation to prevent smoking in cars with children. Though the measure is aimed at protecting passengers' health, the…