Articles tagged with "Chicago"
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Illinois Governor Candidates at Odds on Marijuana Use
The Associated Press - Published on March 12, 2018read moreIllinois Democratic candidates for governor say it’s time for the state to legalize adult-use cannabis, while Republican candidates oppose the idea.
Illinois Appeals Adding ‘Pain’ as Medical Marijuana Qualifier
The Associated Press - Published on February 9, 2018read moreThe appeal comes weeks after a Cook County judge ordered the state to add “intractable pain” to its list of qualifying medical conditions.
Illinois: Cook County Voters to See Marijuana on March Ballot
The Associated Press - Published on December 14, 2017read moreCounty commissioners voted unanimously to put the advisory referendum on the ballot. It could help state lawmakers decide whether to push state legislation.
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PBS Travel Host Urges Illinois to Legalize Cannabis
The Associated Press - Published on November 29, 2017read more“Marijuana is here to stay,” travel guru Rick Steves said. States can either build more prisons to lock up drug users or “figure out a better solution.”
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Fines for Cannabis in Illinois to Vary Widely Across the State
The Associated Press - Published on January 11, 2017read moreWhat’s the fine for getting caught with cannabis? It depends on where you are.
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Illinois Gov. Rauner Ignores MMJ Pleas, So Local Judge Takes Charge
Lisa Rough - Published on September 26, 2016read moreWhen Gov. Rauner refused to add any new qualifying conditions, Cook County Judge Neil Cohen stepped in and ordered the changes.
