No smoking?

One place I've enjoyed visiting while in Bloomington over the years is Fat Jack's. Roxy's, of Peoria fame, was owned by the same group. They have the Warhol-style paintings in Fat Jack's as well. Roxy's is long gone, but Fat Jack's remains.
We stopped in after Lucca Grill for a drink. On the walk there, it did occur to us that Bloomington has enacted a no smoking rule, as we saw several people outside Lucca smoking. We got to Fat Jack's, and the story was the same.
If you've ever been to Fat Jack's, though, you know they have a lounge of sorts with cushy couches, dark paneling and a large humidor full of cigars. Still there. And so are the nicely painted cigar logos on the wall. Right next to which appears an art-deco styled NO SMOKING sign, under the exit sign.
Upon speaking to the bartender, we found out that yes, there is no smoking at Fat Jack's anymore. You need to go out the door and to the left 15 feet. No, you can't take your drink with you. Which explains the purses and half-finished drinks spread along the bar.
First, no one was 15 feet to the left of the door, they were right outside. Second, Lancaster's is to the right. Do they have the same policy? If so, wouldn't their patrons be 10 feet to the left of Fat Jack's? Would that cause issues?
The bartender said in Normal, you can take your drinks outside. I would think a lot of people would chose Normal over Bloomington, if they want to smoke.
Fat Jack's might consider redecorating the lounge room. Unless they're holding out hope.