Smoking Restrictions
As of January 1, 2008, the Smoke-Free Illinois Act requires that public places and places of employment be completely smoke-free inside and within 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Public places and buildings, offices, elevators, restrooms, theaters, museums, libraries, educational institutions, schools, commercial establishments, enclosed shopping centers, and retail stores.
- Restaurants, bars, taverns, and gaming facilities.
- Lobbies, reception areas, hallways, meeting rooms, waiting rooms, break rooms, and other common-use areas.
- Concert halls, auditoriums, enclosed or partially enclosed sports arenas, bowling alleys, skating rinks, convention facilities, polling places, and private clubs.
- Hospitals, health care facilities, health care clinics, child care, adult care or other similar social service care.
- No less than 75% of hotel or motel sleeping quarters rented to guests.
- Public conveyances, government-owned vehicles, and vehicles open to the public.
Additional Information
You can learn more about the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Individuals can file a complaint by calling the Illinois Department of Public Health's toll-free complaint line at 1-866-973-4646 (TTY 800-547-0466, hearing impaired use only) or online, or by contacting the City of Elgin Public Health Department at (847) 931-5934.
Resources for Quitting Smoking
American Lung Association
Tobacco-Free Life