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An Introduction to Adult-Use Cannabis in Illinois

By Rebecca Rothmann, Justin S. Dobek and Daniel J. McMahon Jr. Illinois is poised to legalize adult-use cannabis. As of May 31, 2019, the Illinois House and Senate have passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the Act) and the…

Illinois House approves marijuana legalization bill backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Illinois is one signature away from joining the 10 other states that have legalized recreational use of marijuana. With a bipartisan vote of 66-47, the House approved a bill Friday that had been passed by the Senate Wednesday. Gov. J.B.…

How Democrats are failing on legalized marijuana

Overall, the year has not lived up to expectations. This was supposed to be the big year for marijuana legalization. But in many state capitols across the country, efforts have stalled or collapsed as Democrats clash over everything from race…

Illinois Medical Cannabis Growers Lobby on License Issue

Medical marijuana growers in Illinois have formed a political action committee and are spending money in an attempt to limit the market if recreational use of the drug is legalized in the state. CHICAGO (AP) — MEDICAL marijuana growers in…

Illinois Medical Marijuana Industry Continues to Grow Despite Restrictions

In a warehouse in Joliet, hundreds of marijuana plants sway under high-intensity lights, taking in carbon dioxide-rich air, sucking up a constant feed of nutrients and bristling with buds. Like Olympic athletes, the plants are rigorously trained and intensively pampered.…

Illinois Decriminalization Measure Approved By Gov. Rauner

Getting caught with small amounts of marijuana will result in citations akin to a traffic ticket instead of the possibility of jail time under legislation Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law Friday. Rauner's approval of the decriminalization measure comes…

Illinois Governor Gives OK to Extend State’s Pilot Program for Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana advocates are applauding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s about-face on expanding Illinois’ pilot program in length and qualifying conditions, saying it will allow time to show the program is worthwhile and will help more patients — including many veterans —…

Illinois Governor Seems Ready to Sign Cannabis Decriminalization Bill

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Thursday said he’d “probably be comfortable” with a bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. The bill, approved by a 64-50 vote by the Illinois House on Wednesday, would ensure no one in…

Illinois Lawmakers Send Governor Another Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana

House lawmakers sent Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner legislation on Wednesday to decriminalize marijuana across the state, meaning people caught with small amounts of marijuana would be fined instead of receiving jail time. The legislation incorporates changes the Republican governor suggested…

Illinois legislature Pushing to Decriminalize Marijuana Statewide

The Illinois Senate took another stab at decriminalizing marijuana statewide, approving a measure Tuesday aimed at satisfying Gov. Bruce Rauner's concerns that led him to veto a similar bill last year. The idea is that people caught with small amounts of…

Illinois Opts to Not Expand List of Conditions For Medical Marijuana

Ilinois will not expand the list of conditions that qualifies people to get medical marijuana, Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration announced Friday. The announcement came despite pleas from patient advocates and medical marijuana business owners who say they need more patients…

Medical Marijuana Advocates Push For Illinois Governor to Expand Program

Medical marijuana advocates are mounting a petition drive and social media campaign to convince Gov. Bruce Rauner to greatly expand the program in Illinois — but the governor hasn't yet given any indication he would do so. The campaign is…

Illinois Medical Marijuana Sales Top $1.7 Million

Officials say Illinois patients legally purchased nearly $1.7 million worth of medical marijuana during November and December. Program director Joseph Wright on Monday announced sales figures since Nov. 9, when Illinois launched regulated sales with the opening of the state's…

Medical Marijuana Lures Former Law Enforcement to Illinois

With fewer than 4,000 approved patients, the nascent medical marijuana business in Illinois is off to a slow start. Yet it hasn't kept away a cadre of cannabis entrepreneurs who once relied on guns, badges, tough drug laws and lengthy prison sentences to…

Illinois Patients Get Medical Marijuana Edibles

December 21, 2015
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Edible medical marijuana made its Illinois debut Saturday, ending a wait for patients who prefer eating to inhaling. To some, cannabis-infused foods seem milder than smoke or vapor, but the products carry their own risks. It takes longer to feel…