Chicago Smoking Ban

Smoking Ban Helps Some Businesses, Hurts Others

Chicago Sun-Times | Monifa Thomas | Posted 01.30.2009 | Chicago


Before the state smoking ban went into effect last Jan. 1, many bar and restaurant owners feared that the new law would have a disastrous impact on bu...

Residential Smoking Bans Could Become Commonplace

RedEye | Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz | Posted 01.29.2009 | Chicago


Vehemently opposed to what he considers an unconstitutional smoking ban, Jake Perry takes heart that smoking is sacred in the privacy of his own home....

Less Than 50 Restaurants Cited For Smoking Ban Violations

NBC 5 | Matt Bartosik | Posted 12.22.2008 | Chicago


It's been nearly one year since the statewide smoking ban took effect. How have Chicago businesses been coping? The Department of Public Health has t...