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American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago
3000 Kelly Lane
Springfield, IL 62711
217.787.5864

55 W. Wacker Dr.
Ste 800
Chicago, IL 60601
312.781.1100
www.lungil.org

American Cancer Society-Illinois
225 N. Michigan Ave. #1200
Chicago, IL 60601
312.960.2341
www.cancer.org

Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco
www.ilcat.org

American Heart Association of the Greater Midwest
208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60604
312.476.6644
www.americanheart.org

Illinois Academy of Family Physicians
4756 Main Street
Lisle, IL 60532
800.826.7944
www.iafp.com

Illinois Public Health Association
223 South Third Street
Springfield, IL 62701
217.522.5687
www.ipha.com

Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago
1440 West Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.243.2000
www.lungchicago.org

 
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BASIC TALKING POINTS
In opposition of weakening Smoke Free Illinois

  1. According to the US Surgeon General and every other legitimate health organization in the world, secondhand smoke is a Class A carcinogen, and causes lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, emphysema and many other serious diseases and associated death.
  2. There is no public support to weaken Smoke Free Illinois. An April 2010 statewide poll of registered voters showed 84% support for Smoke Free Illinois, including casinos and private clubs.
  3. 82% of Illinois adults do not smoke.
  4. There is no guaranteed revenue in allowing smoking in Illinois casinos again. Any possible revenue would be exceeded by increases in smoking related health care costs.
  5. Smoke Free Illinois passed in 2007 with large majorities and after much debate. It was a true grassroots effort with literally thousands of people statewide working to pass the bill.
  6. Weakening amendments to Smoke Free Illinois are a devastating blow to Illinois workers who would be forced to breathe smoke-filled air within their workplace and to patrons who would also be subjected to secondhand smoke. By rolling back our smoke-free laws the health of all Illinoisans will be put at risk.