Category Archives: Medical

Illinois police authorities will be in “a tough spot” when the recreational use of marijuana becomes legal on Jan. 1.

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Illinois law-enforcement officials are “incredibly unprepared” for the potential upswing in impaired driving that could result from legalization of recreational use of marijuana. That view of the impact of House Bill 1438 came from a Chicago-area police officer spearheading a pilot program … Continue reading →

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Illinois Pot Industry Buzzing With Union Drives—-Union Label on Weed

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

The marijuana industry is expected to generate thousands of high-wage jobs in Illinois over the next decade, and there’s a strong chance cannabis growers and sellers will be hiring union labor. Legislation (H.B. 1438) legalizing cannabis for recreational use Jan. … Continue reading →

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States Attorneys Across Illinois Continue to Prosecute Cannabis Cases

Posted on June 15, 2019 by

A Montgomery cancer patient who ordered 42 pounds of THC-infused chocolate to his home in 2014 began serving his 4-year prison term Friday, expressing his gratitude to the judge for accepting a guilty plea on a lesser charge. I happened … Continue reading →

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Here’s where you will (likely) be able to buy legal weed in the Chicago area Jan. 1, 2020

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

The recreational marijuana bill approved by state lawmakers allows Illinois’ 55 existing medical marijuana shops to buy an additional license and start selling recreational pot next year. Operators of Illinois’ 55 medical dispensaries — 11 of which are in Chicago … Continue reading →

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Dozens of Illinois prisoners could be released when governor signs recreational pot bill

Posted on June 5, 2019 by

Of Illinois’ almost 40,000 inmates housed in state Department of Corrections facilities, a few dozen of them might be eligible for release if the recreational marijuana bill becomes law. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections, as of April 30, … Continue reading →

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Before you light up your joints, there are some things you should know.

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

Recreational marijuana will soon be legal in Illinois after a plan passed both the state House and the Senate this week.  But before you light up your joints, here are five things you should know:  What still needs to happen?  … Continue reading →

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SURPRISE……..STAND BY…….Governor Pritzker has just announced that he isn’t finished and told the General Assembly to stay and work through the weekend…….WOW!!!….And Illinois House approves marijuana legalization bill backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

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 would allow residents age 21 and older to legally possess 30 … Continue reading →

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Weed Backers: Senate passes legal pot bill, sends it to House

Posted on May 30, 2019 by

With the clock ticking to adjournment, the Illinois Senate quickly passed a comprehensive measure to legalize recreational marijuana. The Illinois Senate voted 38-17 to approve the legislation after about 40 minutes of debate. It must still pass the Illinois House.  … Continue reading →

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Legal Marijuana For Sale in Illinois by 1/1/2020, Is The Prediction

Posted on May 11, 2019 by

With details of a recreational marijuana bill ironed out in Springfield, Governor JB Pritzker not only expects to see it on his desk by the end of the month, but has gleefully predicted that Illinoisans could be lighting up by … Continue reading →

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What is 420 Day? Why is 4/20 national weed day? What does it mean, where does it come from and is marijuana legal?

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

The highest of high holy days for marijuana smokers is coming — National 420 Day. Marijuana Day. Weed Day. Pot Day. Whatever you call it, people are smoking. The day has become synonymous with smoking weed over the years to the point … Continue reading →

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