Contact your Mayor, Village Trustees, Aldermen, and ask them to support an ordinance to prohibit a marijuana dispensary and marijuana businesses. Sample ordinance Talk with churches/pastoral associations, local law enforcement, doctors, counselors, fire chief and emergency personnel, teachers, school administrators, activists, and others in the community and ask them to … Continue reading
SB 690 – Massive Expansion of Gambling Casinos Chicago casino with 4,000 gambling positions – revenue split equally between the City, State, and owner New casinos in Waukegan, Danville, Rockford, South suburbs of Chicago, Walker’s Bluff Winery Slot machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports, using some of Chicago’s 4,000 positions … Continue reading
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids has compiled a guide for parents about how to talk to their children about vaping. Visit the Partnership for Drug-Free Kid’s website to view the guide or download the guide here: What-You-Need-to-Know-and-How-to-Talk-to-Your-Kids-About-Vaping-Guide-Partnership-for-Drug-Free-Kids
Weed use is taking off as more states move to legalize it. And with all the buzz over medical marijuana, it’s starting to gain an aura of healthfulness. But there are some serious health risks associated with frequent use. One of the more troubling ones is the risk of having … Continue reading
How much harm to human health does alcohol really do? Any what are some strategies to limit or reduce the harmful use of alcohol? Take a look at this infographic from the World Health Organization (2018).
Please join us at the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 10 to lobby on the issues of marijuana legalization and gambling expansion. Please meet at the ILCAAAP table in the North Hall of the Capitol at 10:00 AM to receive information and material to help you lobby. Please meet back … Continue reading
Follow this link to find resources on opioids including video, Sunday school lessons, tool kit for faith & community leaders, and info-graphics.
Click on the videos below to see ILCAAAP panel opposing SB7 Internet Sports Gambling
Please click HERE for details. In brief, the topics covered are: September 11 at noon – Pot Problems in Colorado September 13 at noon – Marijuana’s Hidden Price September 13th at 2PM – Driving While High September 25th at noon – “If It’s Legal, Why Test?” Addressing the Marijuana Bully in … Continue reading
See a list of Illinois municipalities which have the largest gambling losses. Top Illinois Communities
