Chicago Sun-TimesFrom Chicago Sun-TimesLegislation and RegulationIllinois Gov. Pritzker Makes Medical Marijuana Program Permanent, Adds List of New ConditionsPritzker said the legislation “brings our medical cannabis program in line with my administration’s vision for equity and it makes adjustments for the lessons that we’ve learned since its inception.”August 13, 2019Legislation and RegulationPeople Could Be Allowed to Smoke Marijuana at Bars, Restaurants Under New Illinois LawLegalization includes an exemption to the Smoke-Free Illinois Act ban on outdoor smoking, letting cities decide whether to allow on-site use at bars, restaurants and more.July 1, 2019Legislation and RegulationIllinois Senate Passes Legal Marijuana Bill, Sends it to HouseThere are two days left before adjournment.May 30, 2019Legislation and RegulationDemocrats Say Illinois Marijuana Bill Will Create Social Justice, But Black Leaders Aren't Sold YetGov.-Elect J.B. Pritzker campaigned on a platform to end prohibition in Illinois, often emphasizing the ways legalization could benefit minority communities.January 2, 2019Legislation and RegulationWith Pritzker and Madigan On Board, Illinois Democrats Push Again for Marijuana LegalizationState Sen. Heather Steans and State Rep. Kelly Cassidy plan to introduce new legislation to fully legalize marijuana in the first legislative session of the new year.November 26, 2018Legislation and RegulationIllinois Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Industrial HempGov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill that added Illinois to a growing list of states that allow the growth of cannabis for non-drug purposes.August 27, 2018IllinoisCook County Commissioner John Fritchey Plans Legal Marijuana Referendum on Illinois' March BallotThe Democrat announced plans to allow voters to weigh in on whether the state should legalize recreational cannabis for adults 21 and older.November 8, 2017Page 1 of 1
