Chamber of Commerce board opposes any city smoking bans

CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has come out against a government-imposed smoking ban in city bars, restaurants and other businesses.

Meanwhile, Champaign Mayor Jerry Schweighart and council member Giraldo Rosales are floating different smoking regulation proposals among fellow council members – though when and if those proposals will come up for a city council vote remains to be seen.

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