by: Tim Black Anyone who has ditched their mask and gone outside in Chicago over the past two years knows that the odor of cannabis is everywhere. Since adult recreational use of cannabis was decriminalized at the start of 2020, … Continue reading
From Bill Hutchinson of ABC News, legalization of marijuana has successfully made it through the state legislature and is now awaiting the approval signature from Governor J. B. Pritzker, who is certainly going to sign it. Illinois is unique not … Continue reading
This week, Illinois Public Radio will be tackling the issue of Cannabis legislation, which has been debated ad nauseam for years at this point. But with the recent election of Governor J.B. Pritzker, who is pro legalization, and some other … Continue reading
By: Timothy Black It’s high time Illinois joins the blitz of states legalizing recreational cannabis. Earlier this month, with the swearing-in of J.B. Pritzker as the State’s 43rd Governor, “the conversation has shifted from ‘if’ to ‘when” recreational cannabis will … Continue reading
In June, this blog detailed how the Illinois legislature approved a measure allowing people with Opioid prescriptions to have access to medical cannabis as a substitute. The measure also made it so doctor’s orders would be the basis of a … Continue reading
Medical Cannabis ruled as ok substitute for opioids by Illinois legislature, Governor approval awaits. Per the Chicago Tribune’s Robert McCoppin, the Illinois legislature has approved a measure that will allow patients who have opioid prescriptions to use medical cannabis as … Continue reading
There’s been some disturbing news from the White House recently in the last couple weeks, having to do with how the federal government will dictate its policy against both medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. It seems the Trump administration is shifting … Continue reading
In an article published in April that just came to our attention, Brianna Wellen shared her and other patients troubles of getting a license needed to acquire medical cannabis in the state of Illinois. To make things clear Brianna and the others … Continue reading
Over the past year or so marijuana has become increasingly decriminalized throughout Illinois. Last year, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced that her office would not prosecute small marijuana possession cases, and at the beginning of this year, a … Continue reading
Almost two years ago, Illinois voters passed a law that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries to begin to open their doors in Illinois, as long as they follow the proper rules and regulations. This includes applying for the proper licenses … Continue reading
