Effingham, Ill. Bans Smoking in Parks
There’s a new parks smoking ban in Effingham, Ill. as the city’s Park Board gave its approval to prohibit tobacco use during its meeting on…
Palos Heights, Ill. Bans Smoking at Parks & Pools
Last week, the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights, Ill. banned smoking at its public parks and pools. The move is already in effect, although there…
Evanston, Ill. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
After weeks of proposals, revisions and a delayed vote, the Evanston City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Monday night that bans the sale of…
Moline, Ill. Bans Smoking in City Parks
Moline, Ill., one of the five municipalities that make up the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois, became the first to ban smoking in its parks…
Evanston, Ill. Modifies Purchase Age Increase, Delays Vote
The Evanston City Council was expected to vote Monday on an ordinance that would not only raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to…
Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Vote Likely in Evanston, Ill. Tomorrow
The minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Evanston, Ill. could be increasing to 21 on Monday night, as the Evanston City Council is expected…
Minimum Purchasing Age Requirement Advances in Evanston, Ill.
Soon, Northwestern students under the age of 21 could be charged with a criminal offense for possessing tobacco around their college. Last night, the Evanston…
Chicago Considering Park Smoking Ban
Chicago is the latest city to consider banning smoking in parks. The Parks District Board will consider a proposal that would outlaw smoking in nearly…
DeKalb, Ill. Bans Smoking on Restaurant & Bar Patios
In the midst of a statewide debate over the topic, one Illinois city passed a law that would prohibit smoking at patios of restaurants and…
Weekly News (August 25, 2014)
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Smoke-Free Requirements for Bar & Restaurant Patios in Illinois Proposed
A modification to the Illinois state law regarding smoking could have big changes for those who enjoy smoking at patios of bars and restaurants. A…
