 Police won't be staking out bars looking for smokers - Daily Herald
It's the end of a smoky era.
Some New Year's Eve revelers awoke this morning with an aching head, but perhaps their pillow cases smelled fresher.
At midnight, the much-debated indoor smoking ban that had so many people huffing and puffing became law, making it illegal to light up in just about any public place in Illinois.
Countdown to smoke-free Illinois Patrons revel in last days of comfy puffing - Naperville Sun
Tuesday is the first day of the Illinois statewide smoking ban. But there are a few final celebrations before the smoke clears.
Smokers at Sullivan's Steakhouse in Naperville had one last party Friday, when all cigars were discounted.
Maintain uniformity in smoking ban - Daily Herald
With a new year will come many new state laws.
One in particular will have a dramatic impact on the quality of life in Illinois.
The Smoke-Free Illinois Act, to take effect on Jan. 1, bans smoking in all public places, including bars, restaurants, public buildings and work places.
For smokers, it will mean that many fewer places to light up. Surely an incentive to quit.
 Ashes to ashes: Businesses prepare to comply with statewide ban - Naperville Sun
The first day of 2008 is destined to be one of revelry for some, but for others, it will signify a bit of sadness and a loss.
On that day health organizations and smoke-free advocates will realize the goal they've worked for - public places designated nonsmoking statewide - become law.
State going smoke-free should be celebrated - Daily Herald
They say you can't fight city hall and people can’t make a difference. But this week proved them wrong.
We can all take a deep breath now. Illinois will be smoke free Jan. 1.
When the governor signed into law on Monday a statewide ban on smoking in most indoor public places, it was the culmination of an incredible amount of work on the part of many people who previously hadn’t been involved in politics.
 Blagojevich signs statewide indoor smoking ban - Daily Herald
Starting Jan. 1, smokers won't be able to light up inside restaurants, bars, offices, shopping malls and any other indoor public place anywhere in Illinois.
Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed a statewide smoking ban into law today as Illinois joins 21 other states in banning smoking in indoor public places.
One victory after another ...
State smoking ban passes second hurdle - Naperville Sun
A statewide smoking ban bill passed the state House on Tuesday afternoon - and Naperville leaders were overjoyed, while also sighing with relief.
There were 73 votes in favor, 42 against and one present for the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which must be signed by Gov. Rod Blagoveich before it becomes law. The bill passed through the Senate on March 29.
State smoking ban clears House - Daily Herald
SPRINGFIELD — On the strength of suburban votes, Illinois lawmakers approved a statewide smoking ban Tuesday, potentially snuffing out cigarette use in bars, restaurants, casinos, horse tracks and nearly every other public place.
The measure passed the House 73-42. Only four of the 31 lawmakers from the area voted against it.
House OKs smoking ban - Chicago Tribune
Blagojevich says he'll sign it; bill would take effect Jan. 1
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois House overwhelmingly approved a statewide smoking ban in public places Tuesday that would eliminate a confusing patchwork of local laws and leave smokers in every community with one place in common to light up—outside.
Naperville - Smoke-Free at last ....
Naperville votes to go smoke-free - Daily Herald
Naperville's city council passed a smoking ban Wednesday that is essentially a carbon copy of the state's proposed bill still meandering its way through the legislative process in Springfield.
The city had balked at a citywide smoking ban in March, but the movement was reinvigorated by the state Senate's passage of the bill at the end of the month.
Council's smoking ban mirrors state legislation - Naperville Sun
You might want to make it your 2008 new year's resolution to quit smoking.
The City Council passed a smoking ban ordinance late Wednesday evening that exactly mirrors the current state smoking ban legislation that has passed the Illinois Senate and is maneuvering its way through the House.
The vote was 6-2, with Councilmen John Rosanova and Jim Boyajian against. The ban goes into effect Jan. 1.
No ifs, ands or butts - Daily Herald
Smoke em while you can.
Naperville's city council passed a smoking ban Wednesday that is essentially a carbon copy of the state s proposed bill still meandering its way through the legislative process in Springfield.
The city had balked at a citywide smoking ban in March, but the movement was reinvigorated by the state Senate's passage of the bill at the end of the month.
 Wednesday night April 18th, the Naperville City Council voted to pass the Naperville Smoke Free Ordinance. This ordinance mirrors SB-500, the ordinance being considered in Springfield that would cover the entire state.
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 Special thanks to all the Smoke-Free Naperville supporters that showed up for the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday. We had a great turnout in spite of the chilly weather. Our participation in the parade was a great success, if you judge success by the support from the crowd. We had people waving and cheering for us the whole way.
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“I regularly visit cities that have enacted smoking bans. I am far more likely to dine out and stay longer at restaurants where I don't have to worry about second-hand smoke - especially when my young children are present. This decision should be slam-dunk for the City Council and I look forward to enjoying even more of Naperville's great restaurants once the ban is in effect."
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 According to a study recently released by the DuPage County Health Department, non-smokers outnumber smokers by more than six to one in Naperville. Only 13.7* percent of Naperville residents still smoke. This puts us well below both the state and national percentages. The low number of smokers today is the continuation of a downward trend that began in the early 50's as people began to realize the dire health effects of tobacco smoke exposure. Since the vast majority of the people in our nation, state and community are non-smokers, it is clear that smoke-free indoor air in all public places is an idea whose time has come. (*Source: DuPage County Health Department, 2000 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey)
“We moved here recently from a non-smoking city in Lake County. We rarely go out to eat here in Naperville because I hate the fact that my kids will smell like smoke by the time we are done eating. It's about time someone does something about this!”
Christine – Naperville, IL
 The high cost of smoking
These days, smoking can even cost you your job, not to mention the expense of cigarettes, dry cleaning and insurance.
Naperville is known as one of the best family cities in the U.S. We believe Naperville is a model city for health in the Midwest, especially since about 86% of Naperville's residents don't smoke.
In the USA, over a half of the population now breathes smoke-free air because about a fifth of our states and over 700 cities have passed laws protecting citizens and visitors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Several other countries have also passed similar laws to protect the health of all of their citizens.
Each community in the US that has passed smoke-free legislation has either experienced a positive economic gain or no impact at all on business.
We hope you will find the information on this site helpful. If you would like to know more about the Naperville Smoke Free Ordinance, please click here.
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