From Reilly Reports:

Effective January 1, 2008, smoking will be banned in all public places, or in any place of employment or within 15 feet of any entrance to a public place or place of employment. Signs will be required to be posted at every entrance of business establishments.

Smoking will be allowed in:

- Private residences- unless being used as a child care, adult day care or healthcare facility or any other home based business that is open to the public.
- Retail tobacco stores that have been in operation prior to January 1st, 2008- and derive more than 80% of gross revenue from the sale of tobacco and related smoking accessories.
- This exemption does not apply to any establishment with any type of liquor or retail food service.
- Hotel and Motel rooms that are designated smoking rooms, not more than 25% of the rooms may be designated as smoking rooms.

For more information, click here for the Smoke Free Illinois Act or click here for the Smoke Free brochure.[/SIZE][/FONT]