Tobacco

Woodford County Health Department promotes the Illinois Tobacco Quitline. Through the Illinois Tobacco Quitline, Woodford County residents can receive free assistance and the necessary tools to help them successfully quit tobacco products for good. Residents can call 1-866-Quit-Yes or visit quityes.org

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Illinois Tobacco Free Communities (ITFC)

Funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health, WCHD educates the community about the health benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle. WCHD, in conjunction with Peoria City/County Health Department, Tazewell County Health Department and Hult Center for Healthy Living, assists with the creation and promotion of smoke-free/tobacco-free policies for multi-unit housing, outdoor spaces (parks, athletic fields, and outdoor events) and campuses (colleges, trade schools, businesses, and health care facilities). The regional grant includes community presentations, policy creation, signage and advertising. The ITFC grant promotes, "Live, Work, and Play Tobacco-Free".

Illinois Tobacco Free Communities Brochure Page 1
Illinois Tobacco Free Communities Brochure Page 1



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Smoke-Free Illinois Act

The Woodford County Health Department educates the community about the 2008 Smoke Free Illinois Act, assists businesses with successful compliance, and enforces the Smoke-Free Illinois Act. "No Smoking" signage is required to be visible on all entryways of public places where smoking is prohibited under the 2008 Smoke Free Illinois Act. Free signage is available on the Smoke Free Illinois website. Information on Smoke-Free Illinois Act and submitting a violation complaint is listed below.

*As of January 1, 2024, the usage of e-cigarettes is banned in indoor public spaces. HB 1540 adds electronic smoking devices devices to the 2008 Smoke-Free Illinois Act. The amended act bans electronic smoking devices in any place where combustible smoking is already prohibited.

Contact Us

For more information on smoking cessation or other tobacco programs, contact us at 309-467-3064.