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Medical Marijuana Policy

Urge Illinois Governor To Sign Medical Cannabis Bill Into Law

By Michael Bachara The Illinois Senate voted 35-21 in favor of an historic bill that would allow people with certain ailments to use cannabis to

May 21, 2013 1 Comment

Medical Marijuana Policy

Illinois House Passes Nation’s Most-Restrictive Medical Marijuana Bill

The Illinois House just voted 61-57 to pass the nation’s strictest medical marijuana bill. The measure, House Bill 1, would establish a “Compassionate Use of Medical

April 17, 2013 17 Comments

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Nearly 250 Physicians Across Illinois Endorse Medical Marijuana

On Tuesday, a group of doctors held a news conference to announce the support of nearly 250 Illinois physicians for allowing patients with serious illnesses to obtain

April 16, 2013 2 Comments

Medical Marijuana Policy

Illinois Lawmakers Pen Strong Support For Medical Marijuana Bill

As Illinois lawmakers consider granting qualified patients legal access to medical marijuana, Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) and Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton) took time to support

April 5, 2013 9 Comments

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Take Action Right Now To Help Support Medical Marijuana In Illinois

By Hunter Holliman, National Field Coordinator, Americans for Safe Access At the beginning of March, Illinois came one step closer to becoming the 18th medical

March 31, 2013 4 Comments