Illinois to Enact New Public Smoking Ban

January 1, 2008

(AP) -- New Year's resolution or not, health experts are hoping Illinois' new smoking ban provides smokers the kick-start they need to ditch the habit. Starting Jan. 1, the Smoke-Free Illinois Act will make it illegal to light up in virtually any public place in the state. But experts caution smokers still need more than just willpower - and a new state law - to break nicotine's hold.

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