Repeal Day: Prohibition ended 86 years ago, but Illinois’ alcohol taxes, regulations remain sobering

By Vincent Caruso

12/05/2019

With the ratification of the 21st Amendment, 1933 marked the end of Prohibition in the United States. Illinois, however, has continued to serve a cocktail of prohibitive regulations on alcoholic beverages.

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Chicago considering ‘all-out ban’ on e-cigarettes

By Ben Szalinski

09/18/2019

Chicago City Council will consider a proposal that would ban electronic cigarettes citywide amid a nationwide spike in deaths and illnesses linked to the devices.

TAGS: Chicago, Chicago City Council, e-cigarettes, Lori Lightfoot, Raymond Lopez, vaping

Illinois House bill would ban flavored tobacco, e-cigarette products

By Ben Szalinski

09/17/2019

The Illinois General Assembly is weighing a statewide ban on flavored e-cigarettes in light of recent deaths and illnesses linked to vaping products.

TAGS: e-cigarettes, Juul, vaping

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