Chicago Cigar Tax Increase Proposal Could be Prohibited
The 90 cent per cigar tax increase proposed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel might not come to fruition, as it could be in direct opposition…
Chicago Mayor to Seek Tobacco Purchase Age Increase
At today’s Chicago City Council meeting, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expected to announce that he wants to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, electronic cigarettes…
Parks in Wilmington, Ill. To Become Tobacco Free
The majority of parks in the suburban city of Wilmington, Ill. will be going tobacco free after the city council unanimously approved an ordinance at…
Glen Ellyn, Ill. Passes Parks Smoking Ban
Being able to enjoy a cigar in a city park came to a quick end last night, as the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of…
Elgin, Ill. Approves Ban on Tobacco Use in Parks
The Chicago suburb of Elgin, Ill. has given its initial approval to a complete ban on the use of tobacco products in city parks after…
Weekly News (Sept. 21, 2015)
Cigar News Colibri Announces New Boss Lighter Ditka Game Time Launching Next Month Drew Estate Announces Shady Southpaw Drew Estate Launches Exclusive Lounge Sizes Espinosa…
Changes to Illinois Law Could End Smoking in Several Outdoor Areas
A recent clarification to the definition of an enclosed area in the Smoke Free Illinois Air Act could bring an end to smoking out a…
Woodstock, Ill. Delays Smoking Ban Vote
A smoking ban for the downtown area of Woodstock, Ill. was supposed to be voted on during Tuesday’s city council meeting, but the vote won’t…
Weekly News (Sept. 6, 2015)
Cigar News Charlie Lopez Appointed Boutique Blends Director of Sales Cubanacan/González/Los Charutos/Soneros Dispute Heading to Court Guayacan Leaves House of Emilio La Colmena Amado No….
Smoking on Patios & Beer Gardens in Illinois to Continue
Last year, work began on changes to the Smoke Free Illinois Act and Code that would have prohibited smoking in patios, decks, rooftops and other outdoor…
Ogle County, Ill. Won’t Require New Tobacco Retailer Licenses
The Ogle County Board in northern Illinois has rejected a proposal that would have required tobacco retailers to obtain a secondary license to do business…
