Smoke-free initiatives are statewide movement

SPRINGFIELD – Kathy Drea's list keeps on growing.

Drea, director of public policy for the American Lung Association of Illinois, keeps a list of Illinois communities that are considering restricting or banning smoking in public places – or have passed restrictions. The list includes 40 cities, up five in the past week.

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