Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, signed legislation that will ban smoking in public places as of 1 January 2008...

July 25, 2007 - On Monday, July 23, 2007 - the governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, signed legislation that will ban smoking in public places as of 1 January 2008. The Smoke Free Illinois Act bans smoking in virtually all indoor public places, including work places, bars, restaurants and casinos. It passed with wide majorities in both the Illinois House and Senate. Smokers will still be allowed to light up in their homes, cars, at retail tobacco shops, in certain motel rooms and outdoors. Smokers who violate the law could be fined between USD 100 and USD 250, and businesses that repeatedly violate the law could be fined at least USD 2,500. (Tobacco Journal Internationa) Click on image to enlarge