Chat online today about the city’s proposed smoking ban

Two leaders in the opposing camps of Lawrence’s smoking ban debate will take part in separate online chats this afternoon on ljworld.com.

Dr. John Hiebert, a proponent of such a ban, will take questions during a chat that begins at 2 p.m. chat Wednesday. Submit a question early for Hiebert.

Chuck Magerl, the owner of Free State Brewing Co. who is concerned about a ban’s effect on bars and restaurants, will take questions at 2:45 p.m. Submit a question early for Magerl.