Illinois lawmakers consider medical marijuana again

The legalizing of Medical marijuana is again being discussed in Springfield.  State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) has again drafted legislation to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. Gov. Pat Quinn says he hasn’t seen the final bill but is willing to have an open mind. “I’m going to listen to them. I have an open mind on that. I’ll listen and make a decision,” Quinn told reporters in Springfield on Wednesday. Lang’s bill would create a four year pilot program that [...]

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