Illinois' tobacco QUITLINE has expanded hours to help smokers; last year almost 34,000 called

Public health officials are trying to make it easier for Illinois smokers to quit.

Public Health Director Dr. Damon Arnold has announced the Illinois Tobacco QUITLINE has added weekend hours for the first time and expanded its daily hours.

That means it will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week, thanks to a $1 million increase in Tobacco Settlement funding from the General Assembly.
The QUITLINE is operated by the American Lung Association and staffed by medical professionals and counselors. Services include customizing a quit program for each caller; and mailed quit-kits that include self-help materials.