The topic of vaping has been on the rise, and a Central Illinois lawmaker thinks more research needs to be done before completely banning the industry.

State Senator Jason Barickman says he has some concerns about vaping, in particular, the industry targeting kids to use the product. He believes there needs to be more research and educations.

Barickman says he does not agree the vaping industry should be completely banned.

Barickman says if vaping is banned, he thinks cigarette smoking could go up.

As of today Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reports 69 cases of respiratory illnesses related to vaping.