Loopholes
Many business owners seem to have found a loophole in the non-smoking laws. An article on January 29, 2008, from the Chicago Tribune stated that for a minimum of $5,000, a business could install a smoking hut, or shack outside their establishment. Since the state and city regulations have not been formed yet, owners are installing these for their employees as well as their customers. Many bar owners are even going as far as installing TVs in their huts so that their patrons will not miss out on any games while they smoke and stay warm.
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