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Smoking ban hurts Springfield bars and clubs

The State Journal-Register (Springfield) reports today that profits are down — way down — at Springfield bars and fraternal clubs thanks to a city-wide smoking ban:

[ILBA Executive Director Steve] Riedl also cited numbers showing Springfield bars and fraternal clubs reported to the [Illinois Licensed Beverage Association (ILBA)] revenue losses ranging from 7 percent to 70 [...]

October 22nd, 2006 | Category: General News | 20 comments - (Comments are closed)

Endorsement: Stufflebeam for Governor

I think it’s beyond dispute that no one is happy with the Democratic or Republican candidates for Governor. Rod Blagojevich is beset by scandal. Judy Barr Topinka is “Republican” in name only. Many are looking for an alternative candidate, and I’m no exception.

The obvious choice, some say, is Green Party candidate Rich [...]

October 22nd, 2006 | Category: Elections | 20 comments - (Comments are closed)