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Medical cannabis has been legal in Illinois since 2013, but it hasn't always been and still isn't, perceived in a positive way. "You know there probably are some uses for it," recovering addict Elizabeth Price said. "I think we could be creating addicts where we don't need to. Marijuana has...

Aclara Research, a leader in the development of patient and consumer insights within the medical cannabis industry, today released the results of The Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Experience Study - the first of Illinois patients since the inception of the pilot program in 2012. The study...

There's one piece of legislation that seems to be getting broad bipartisan support in Springfield. The Illinois Senate earlier this month unanimously approved a measure that would allow farmers to grow and sell industrial hemp, a strain of cannabis. But unlike marijuana, industrial hemp contains...

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The state Senate has voted to allow Illinois farmers to grow industrial hemp. The legislation now awaits a vote in the House. Illinois Stewardship Alliance and Illinois Farmers Union initiated the bill and collaborated with the Illinois Environmental Council and Illinois Farm Bureau in a...

The Illinois Senate has helped move state farmers one step closer to a return to production of industrial hemp, unanimously approving legislation sponsored by Sen. Toi Hutchinson, whose district includes parts of Kankakee, Will, Grundy and Cook counties. Hemp was a key American farm crop...

Yorkville Police Chief Rich Hart is one of a growing chorus of law enforcement officials who are in favor of marijuana legalization, as long as it's regulated properly. "Prohibition just hasn't worked and it's never going to work," he said. "At this point, it's better if there's proper...

Illinois, one of the nation's most populous states, could soon join the ranks of the limited few with recreational marijuana following the filing Wednesday of proposed pro-pot legislation in the state House and Senate. Democrats proposed identical bills in both chambers that would legalize the...

Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says he wants more clarity about the Trump administration's views on medical marijuana. The first-term Democratic treasurer sent a letter to the White House on Monday, raising comments by White House press secretary Sean Spicer that suggested there might be...

A state senator from Chicago Heights recently filed a bill that I think is long overdue. It would allow Illinois farmers to cultivate industrial hemp, but only as part of research projects approved by the state. It's a start. At least a dozen other states have begun the process of...

Chicago – It should be a routine call, scheduling a visit from the cable guy to set up internet access. But nothing's routine when you're running a medical marijuana company. "There's this flurry of activity that starts with the account manager with a headset on in a cubical," said Jeremy...

It should be a routine call, scheduling a visit from the cable guy to set up internet access. But nothing's routine when you're running a medical marijuana company. "There's this flurry of activity that starts with the account manager with a headset on in a cubical," said Jeremy Unruh...

The availability of medical marijuana in Illinois is in jeopardy depending upon how the Trump administration approaches the enforcement of marijuana and banking laws, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. Current federal law prohibits banks from processing money used in the legal...

Springfield – The Illinois treasurer has sent President Donald Trump a letter urging him to give clear guidance to the banking industry about medical marijuana. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued a news release Monday saying Trump's approach will be crucial to the continuing availability...

Carbondale – A doctor involved in an ongoing battle with the state over his certification of patients in Illinois' medical marijuana program is planning to close his clinics in Marion and Orland Park. Dr. Bodo Schneider announced Tuesday that he'll close both locations of the Pied Pfeifer...

Shelbyville — As the number of medical cannabis users in Illinois continues to rise, a new clinic coming to Shelbyville says it will be a fast on-ramp for sick people anxious to get the benefits of the drug. The Marijuana Pain Management & Wellness Clinic will open its doors at 10 a.m on Feb...

Springfield, Ill. - Medical marijuana sales reached more than $4.4 million in November at licensed dispensaries throughout Illinois, marking another month of steady growth for the year-old industry. The state released new sales figures for November along with a new tally for how many patients...

Illinois is about one year into its experiment with legalized medical marijuana. One change since the program began is that doctors no longer have to recommend their patient try cannabis. That's something that had made physicians wary. Some patients reported a struggle finding a doctor...

Illinois is about one year into its experiment with legalized medical marijuana. One change since the program began is that doctors no longer have to recommend their patient try cannabis. That's something that had made physicians wary. Some patients reported a struggle finding a doctor...

Springfield, Ill. - Next week brings the anniversary of legal medical marijuana sales in Illinois and the program is growing steadily. Patients with state approval to buy marijuana now number about 12,000. The state released new monthly figures Wednesday. Retailers sold $4.1 million in...