SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed legislation that bars tobacco sales to those under age 21. In a Friday statement, Rauner said raising the minimum age to buy tobacco from 18 would “push residents to buy tobacco products from non-licensed vendors or in neighboring states.” Chicago Democratic Rep. Camille Lilly’s legislation…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) An ATF agent is cleared by a jury in a civil suit related to a 2012 shooting. According to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, on August 29th, 2012, Special Agent Bernard Hansen was part of an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Special Response Team undercover operation which was targeting…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A measure to prohibit tobacco sales to people younger than 21 has failed in the Illinois Senate. The legislation sponsored by Democratic Sen. John Mulroe of Chicago would not have made young smokers criminals. But supporters say they want to prevent young people from getting hooked. The proposal failed 23-25 Thursday…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Legislation has been introduced in the Illinois Senate to raise the age to purchase tobacco products in the state from 18 to 21. Democratic state Sen. John Mulroe of Chicago says he hopes the bill he’s sponsoring will decrease the number of young people who start smoking. But the Illinois Retail…