Medical Marijuana
Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill
Governor Quinn still isn’t saying whether he’ll sign the medical marijuana bill, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.
Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday.
Senate Panel Backs Medical Marijuana, Despite Concerns From Police
Leading Illinois law enforcement organizations stepped up their opposition Wednesday to legalizing marijuana for medicinal use, warning Gov. Pat Quinn in a letter about lax motorist safeguards on a day a committee moved the measure to the Senate floor.
Illinois House OKs Medical Marijuana Legislation
The Illinois House Wednesday approved a measure to allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients with specific terminal illnesses or debilitating medical conditions.
Group Of Illinois Doctors Backs Medical Marijuana Legislation
Illinois lawmakers could vote on legislation to legalize medical marijuana this week, and a group of 250 doctors has urged them to support the measure.
State Lawmaker Ready To Seek House Vote On Medical Marijuana Legislation
The sponsor of legislation that would allow medical marijuana use in Illinois said Tuesday he’ll push for a vote on the measure when lawmakers return to Springfield early next month.
Pair Arrested With Suitcase Full Of Pot In Naperville
A reminder: Medical marijuana is illegal in Illinois. And that’s what police say landed two Chicago men in the DuPage County jail.
Illinois Lawmakers Take Up Medical-Marijuana Debate
Will Illinois be the next state to allow medical marijuana prescriptions? CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Medical Marijuana Grower Busted On NW Side Gets Six Years In Prison
A Colorado medical marijuana grower arrested with a shipment of dozens of pounds in Chicago has been sentenced to six years in state prison.
Law Enforcement Leaders Come Out Against Medical Marijuana Bills
Law enforcement leaders banded together, announcing their position at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference at McCormick Place that medical marijuana bills are bad bills.
Medical Marijuana Bill Goes Up In Smoke In Ill. House
A proposed pilot program for medical marijuana in Illinois failed to generate enough votes of support in Springfield on Thursday.
Support Growing For Medical Marijuana In Illinois
Support is growing in Springfield for legalizing medical marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Bill Advances In Illinois House
If you suffer from chronic pain or are a cancer, HIV or Hepatitis C patient, you may soon be able to get a 21/2-ounce dose of medical marijuana.
House Committee Endorses Medical Marijuana Proposal
An Illinois House panel today voted to approve the use of medical marijuana for individuals who suffer from chronic pain and debilitating medical conditions. The measure now goes to the full House for a vote.
Medical Marijuana Bill Fails In State House
A push to legalize medicinal marijuana failed in the state House on Thursday.
Proposal To Legalize Medical Marijuana Stalls In Ill. House
After lengthy debate in Springfield, an effort to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Illinois has stalled in the General Assembly.
Vote Coming On Medical Marijuana Proposal
A vote is expected today on a bill that would allow for medical marijuana in Illinois.
Drug Agents Urge Opposition To Marijuana Bill
The California and Colorado medical marijuana statutes are causing problems in their states and nationally.
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