Rep. Lou Lang
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.
Lawmaker Urges More Mental Health Funding After Sandy Hook Massacre
An Illinois state lawmaker said Wednesday that talking about gun control isn’t the only conversation we need to have after the shooting massacre at a grade school in Connecticut.
Governor Calls Special Session To Deal With Pension Reform
Gov. Pat Quinn has called for a special session of the Illinois General Assembly next month in an effort to finally reach a consensus on pension reform.
Quinn Rains On Ill. House Gambling Parade
Offering up a direct challenge to a resistant Gov. Pat Quinn, the Illinois House resurrected a huge expansion of legalized gambling Wednesday that includes a land-based casino in Chicago, four more on riverboats and allowing ailing horse-racing tracks to add slot machines.
State Rep Furious Over ‘Hostile Amendments’ To Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill
A bill to require abortion doctors in Illinois to offer the mother a view of an ultrasound is under attack, by lawmakers attaching hostile amendments.
Victims’ Bill Of Rights May Be Added To State Constitution
A Victims’ Bill of Rights could be added to the Illinois State Constitution, if a proposed amendment makes it onto the November ballot.
New Gambling Expansion Plan Fails In Illinois House
The Illinois House has voted down the latest proposal to expand gambling in Illinois.
New Gambling Proposal Surfaces In State House
The second half of the Illinois General Assembly fall veto session begins Tuesday, with gambling expansion still to be dealt with.
Emanuel Cites Sinkhole As Reason To Approve Chicago Casino
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday used the example of a big sinkhole that swallowed a car on Saturday to make a point about the need for a Chicago casino – a not-so-subtle shot at Gov. Pat Quinn’s reluctance to sign a bill that would allow for a major expansion of gambling in Illinois.
State Hopes To Hit Jackpot With Des Plaines Casino
The State of Illinois is hoping to hit the jackpot with the area’s newest casino in Des Plaines.
On 2nd Try, Gambling Bill Gets House Committee OK
A huge expansion of legalized gambling in Illinois is headed to the House floor.
Support Growing For Medical Marijuana In Illinois
Support is growing in Springfield for legalizing medical marijuana.
Bill To Keep FOID Card List Secret Passes Committee
A measure that would keep the state’s list of registered gun owners private has advanced in the Illinois House.
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.
State Seeks To Block Ruling Against Capital Program
The Illinois Attorney General’s office will try today to put on hold a state appeals court ruling that would undo Illinois’ major construction program.
Medical Marijuana Bill Fails In State House
A push to legalize medicinal marijuana failed in the state House on Thursday.
Most Popular News
- Teen Hurt In Little Village ShootingA 14-year-old boy was shot in the arm Saturday afternoon in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood.86
- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.167
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
- Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana LegislationIllinois 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.1238
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