Tobacco remains the single most preventable cause of disease and death throughout the Chicagoland region and across the country. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the U.S., which equates to about 1,300 deaths each day. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and nearly 30 advocacy organizations across the city and suburbs announced the third annual ‘Nobody Quits Like Chicagoland’ Smoking Cessation Awareness Week. Events and initiatives throughout the week will aim to drive public awareness of the importance of smoking cessation (or quitting). On July 1, 2016, the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Chicago increased from 18 to 21. This law protects young people who are more vulnerable to nicotine addiction, and are also targeted by the tobacco industry with marketing and products designed to lure youth. Senate Bill 3011, currently in the Illinois legislature, proposes to extend that law to the rest of the state. A full schedule of events associated with each of these days is available at https://nqlc.wordpress.com. Also check for daily updates and announcements using hashtag #ChiQuits on social media. To learn more, and get more information on how to quit, visit at (866) QUIT-YES or visit www.QuitYes.org.