The ban has been aproved by the Chicago City Council on a 48-0 vote and slated to take effect Jan. 31, 2010, spokeswoman for Mayor Richard M. Daley said.
“This is an important step in a landmark consumer protection initiative. This legislation will protect Chicago’s children and send a clear message to other jurisdictions considering similar legislation,” said Alderman Manny Flores, co-sponsor of the measure.
“We should err on the side of caution and not needlessly expose people to the harmful effects, especially children,” said Alderman Edward Burke, the measure’s other sponsor.