Feds seize vaping products from Chicago area distributor
Federal agents carried out a raid Wednesday morning at a suburban Chicago facility that distributes vaping products.
Federal agents carried out a raid Wednesday morning at a suburban Chicago facility that distributes vaping products.
Illinois lawmaker weighs in on police being banned from ticketing and fining for misbehavior
In Illinois the last few years, if you were caught smoking or vaping in school, you wouldn?t just end up in the principals office - you?d find yourself with an actual police ticket and fine. But over the summer Illinois lawmakers passed a law to explicitly prevent police from ticketing and fining students for minor misbehavior at school.
In Illinois the last few years, if you were caught smoking or vaping in school, you wouldn?t just end up in the principals office - you?d find yourself with an actual police ticket and fine. But over the summer Illinois lawmakers passed a law to explicitly prevent police from ticketing and fining students for minor misbehavior at school.
Illinois lawmakers pass $55B budget with new taxes on vaping, sports gambling
State lawmakers passed the budget for the next fiscal year, meeting their midnight deadline over the weekend.
State lawmakers passed the budget for the next fiscal year, meeting their midnight deadline over the weekend.
Joliet cracks down on underage vaping, tobacco use
A new Joliet police report revealed several businesses have sold vaping products to underage children. Officials plan to hold businesses accountable for breaking the law.
A new Joliet police report revealed several businesses have sold vaping products to underage children. Officials plan to hold businesses accountable for breaking the law.
News study shows Ozempic may help with addiction to alcohol and vapes
A recent polls shows that one out of every eight adults in the U.S. has taken Ozempic or similar weight loss drugs. And while pounds are being shed, the drug has another unexpected effect. Dr. Mike from the FOX medical team joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
A recent polls shows that one out of every eight adults in the U.S. has taken Ozempic or similar weight loss drugs. And while pounds are being shed, the drug has another unexpected effect. Dr. Mike from the FOX medical team joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.
Environmental concerns rise as vape disposal harms freshwater ecosystems
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
There is growing concern among environmentalists about the disposal of a popular product: vapes. Experts say they're being discarded in high numbers and harming freshwater ecosystems.
Pritzker bans indoor vape, e-cigarette use in public spaces
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation Friday banning indoor e-cigarette or vape use in public spaces.
5 students taken to area hospitals after vaping at Chicago elementary school
Five children were transported to the hospital from a Chicago elementary school Wednesday afternoon?after vaping in the building.
Five children were transported to the hospital from a Chicago elementary school Wednesday afternoon?after vaping in the building.
Juul Labs agrees to pay $462 million settlement to Illinois, 5 other states
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday.
Embattled electronic cigarette-maker Juul Labs Inc. will pay $462 million to six states and the District of Columbia, marking the largest settlement the company has reached so far for its role in the youth vaping surge, New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday.
Parents, health officials look to crack down on e-cigarettes as kids return to school
Laurie Rubiner and Gregg Wieczorek stress the importance of keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of children and teenagers as they return for an in-person school year.
Laurie Rubiner and Gregg Wieczorek stress the importance of keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of children and teenagers as they return for an in-person school year.
San Francisco bans smoking, vaping tobacco in apartments but says weed is OK
Board President Norman Yee, who introduced the proposal, wanted to ban marijuana smoke as well, but couldn’t get the votes,
Board President Norman Yee, who introduced the proposal, wanted to ban marijuana smoke as well, but couldn’t get the votes,
FDA plans to ban sale of all refill e-cigarette pod flavors except tobacco and menthol, report says
The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarette flavors except for tobacco and menthol, a report said on Tuesday.
The Food and Drug Administration plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarette flavors except for tobacco and menthol, a report said on Tuesday.
Age limit now 21 across US for cigarettes, tobacco products
Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.
Anyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.
FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
Health officials blame 'vast majority' of vaping illnesses on vitamin E
Health officials are blaming blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses.
Health officials are blaming blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses.
Illinois lawmakers propose fees on e-cigarettes to discourage vaping
Lawmakers are proposing legislation that would force vaping companies to pay for anti-vaping public education.
Lawmakers are proposing legislation that would force vaping companies to pay for anti-vaping public education.
Illinois sues Juul over youth marketing
State Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Juul designed its products to lure teens, making them sleek and easy to conceal, offering flavors like fruit medley and relying on celebrities and social media influencers.
State Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Juul designed its products to lure teens, making them sleek and easy to conceal, offering flavors like fruit medley and relying on celebrities and social media influencers.
Vaping illness death count surpasses 50 across US
The 52 vaping deaths in 26 states are among the 2,409 hospitalized cases that have been reported across the nation this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The 52 vaping deaths in 26 states are among the 2,409 hospitalized cases that have been reported across the nation this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Munster bans public vaping along with smoking
The Munster council this month approved then ordinance that bans the smoking of all tobacco products including electronic cigarettes within 15 feet of a public space or entrance to a public facility in Munster.
The Munster council this month approved then ordinance that bans the smoking of all tobacco products including electronic cigarettes within 15 feet of a public space or entrance to a public facility in Munster.
President Trump hears opposing viewpoints in debate over youth vaping
President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.
President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ultimately come down on the issue after promising two months ago that he would ban most flavored e-cigarettes but later backtracking.