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Chicago - The Latest on the medical marijuana program in Illinois (all times local): 10 a.m. Illinois patients legally purchased $2.9 million worth of medical marijuana products in July. State officials with the medical cannabis pilot program released the figures Wednesday. June sales had...

Chicago — Illinois health officials have posted new forms for doctors and patients in the state's medical marijuana program to reflect changes in the law. The Illinois Department of Public Health posted the updated information on its website Tuesday. The new material includes a form...

Chicago — Illinois health officials have posted new forms for doctors and patients in the state's medical marijuana program to reflect changes in the law. The Illinois Department of Public Health posted the updated information on its website Tuesday. The new material includes a form...

Springfield, Ill. - Gov. Bruce Rauner is working with the Illinois State Police on how to handle a proposal to make marijuana possession in small amounts punishable only with fines under a bill he appears poised to sign. The legislation, which also sets a standard for what's considered too...

Illinois' medical marijuana pilot program had nearly 8,000 approved patients in early July, up from 4,000 patients at the beginning of the year according to the state Department of Public Health. Lawmakers approved the pilot program in 2013 but legal cannabis sales to patients began in Nov...

While supporters of the state's medical marijuana pilot program cheered the extension and changes signed into law on June 30, this fact remains: Southern Illinois patients still face more hurdles than people with qualifying conditions living elsewhere in the state. That's because the region's...

While supporters of the state's medical marijuana pilot program cheered the extension and changes signed into law on June 30, this fact remains: Southern Illinois patients still face more hurdles than people with qualifying conditions living elsewhere in the state. That's because the region's...

Chicago The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.57 million in retail sales during June, a sign of continuing steady growth of the retail market. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released the figures Thursday. May sales had been nearly $2.3 million. Illinois now has nearly...

Chicago The Illinois medical marijuana industry saw $2.57 million in retail sales during June, a sign of continuing steady growth of the retail market. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released the figures Thursday. May sales had been nearly $2.3 million. Illinois now has nearly...

Anna, Illinois - People suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and terminal illnesses will soon be able to access medical marijuana in Illinois. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill last week approving expansions to the state program. After months of waiting and watching, Thrive Dispensary...

Anna, Illinois - People suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and terminal illnesses will soon be able to access medical marijuana in Illinois. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill last week approving expansions to the state program. After months of waiting and watching, Thrive Dispensary...

Chicago - Illinois must add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of diseases eligible for medical marijuana treatment, a Cook County judge ordered Tuesday in a sternly worded ruling that also said the state's public health director engaged in a "private investigation" that was...

Chicago - Illinois must add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of diseases eligible for medical marijuana treatment, a Cook County judge ordered Tuesday in a sternly worded ruling that also said the state's public health director engaged in a "private investigation" that was...

Overly stressed at work, Rachel Deisenroth recently quit her job at the Quad-City International Airport. The 21-year-old Rock Islander takes medication for her anxiety, but she's "sick of being on pills for everything." Curious about the potential benefits of medical marijuana, she...

Overly stressed at work, Rachel Deisenroth recently quit her job at the Quad-City International Airport. The 21-year-old Rock Islander takes medication for her anxiety, but she's "sick of being on pills for everything." Curious about the potential benefits of medical marijuana, she attended...

For months, Illinois' fledgling medical cannabis industry had been limping along — dogged by uncertainties over its future and hurt by disappointingly low numbers of patients whose medical conditions qualified them for state certification cards. But in the past few days, the clouds of gloom...

Chicago FOX 32 News - It is likely Illinois legislators will adjourn their spring session later this week having failed for the second straight year to enact a balanced budget. Governor Rauner and Democratic leaders, though, did agree to extend Illinois' troubled medical marijuana program, and...

Chicago FOX 32 News - It is likely Illinois legislators will adjourn their spring session later this week having failed for the second straight year to enact a balanced budget. Governor Rauner and Democratic leaders, though, did agree to extend Illinois' troubled medical marijuana program, and...

Springfield, Ill. AP - The Illinois House has approved a plan to expand the state's medical marijuana pilot program by two-and-a-half years and add post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness to the list of allowed conditions. Lawmakers voted 86-27 on Monday to advance the measure...

Springfield, Ill. AP - The Illinois House has approved a plan to expand the state's medical marijuana pilot program by two-and-a-half years and add post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness to the list of allowed conditions. Lawmakers voted 86-27 on Monday to advance the measure...