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New Lawsuit Challenges Medical Marijuana Licensing Process in Illinois

A new lawsuit challenges medical marijuana licensing in Illinois, claiming that the state failed to follow its own requirements for deciding who would get to grow and sell the drug. In response, Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration agreed that the evaluation…

Rules Don’t Allow Illinois Doctors in Medical Pot Business to Recommend It to Patients

At least three Illinois doctors are getting into the legal medical marijuana business, according to a review of records of the companies recently approved to grow and sell marijuana. The rules say that’s OK as long as they don’t recommend…

For Out-of-State Boomers, a Colorado Recreational Marijuana Store Is Eye Opening

The prospect of medical marijuana for sale in your Illinois neighborhood may seem unreal. But for a truly mind-blowing experience, even without trying the wares, consider a glimpse at the next step on the legalization continuum: its sale for recreational…

Illinois Governor’s Choices For Medical Pot Businesses Released

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn left behind a list of businesses poised to land the coveted licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana when his term ended this month, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. His administration was still working to…

Illinois Medical Marijuana

Illinois Medical Marijuana SUMMARY: Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn on August 1, 2013 signed legislation, House Bill 1, making Illinois the 20th state to authorize the physician-recommended use of cannabis for qualified patients. The new law establishes a statewide, four-year pilot…