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Drug Agents Urge Opposition To Marijuana Bill

AURORA, Ill. (STMW) – The California and Colorado medical marijuana statutes are causing problems in their states and nationally. And if Illinois passes Senate Bill 1381, which seeks to legalize...

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Vote Coming On Medical Marijuana Proposal

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) - A vote is expected Tuesday on a bill that would allow for medical marijuana in Illinois. The state House is expected to take a vote on the Compassionate Use of Medical...

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Proposal To Legalize Medical Marijuana Stalls In Ill. House

UPDATED 11/30/10 – 12:46 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – An effort to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Illinois has stalled in the General Assembly. The Illinois House debated the...

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Medical Marijuana Bill Fails In State House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – A push to legalize medicinal marijuana failed in the state House on Thursday. As WBBM Newsradio 780’s Brian Seay reports, the bill fell four votes short of the 60 it required...

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House Committee Endorses Medical Marijuana Proposal

SPRINGFIELD, IL (WBBM) -– An Illinois House panel today voted to approve the use of medical marijuana for individuals who suffer from chronic pain and debilitating medical conditions, such as Hepatitis...

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Medical Marijuana Bill Advances In Illinois House

Take Our Poll CHICAGO (WBBM) — If you suffer from chronic pain or are a cancer, HIV or Hepatitis C patient, you may soon be able to get a 2.5-ounce dose of medical marijuana. A bill that would allow...

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Support Growing For Medical Marijuana In Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – Support is growing in Springfield for legalizing medical marijuana. Published reports say House Republican Leader Rep. Tom Cross (R-Oswego) has changed positions to support...

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Medical Marijuana Bill Goes Up In Smoke In Ill. House

UPDATED 05/06/11 7:07 a.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) – A proposal to introduce medical marijuana in Illinois was shot down Thursday by the state House of Representatives. The measure for a three-year...

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Law Enforcement Leaders Come Out Against Medical Marijuana Bills

CHICAGO (CBS) — Law enforcement leaders banded together, announcing their position at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference at McCormick Place that medical marijuana bills are...

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Medical Marijuana Grower Busted On NW Side Gets Six Years In Prison

CHICAGO (STMW) – A Colorado medical marijuana grower arrested with a shipment of dozens of pounds in Chicago has been sentenced to six years in state prison. Ryan Bailey, 29, is a former Chicago...

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Illinois Lawmakers Take Up Medical-Marijuana Debate

CHICAGO (CBS) — Major shifts in marijuana laws have occurred in different states. Could Illinois be next? Soon, it will be legal for recreational smokers to light up in Colorado and Washington state....

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Pair Arrested With Suitcase Full Of Pot In Naperville

Jimmie Medcalf and Charles Scott arrested on drug possession charges. CHICAGO (CBS) – A reminder: Medical marijuana is illegal in Illinois. And that’s what police say landed two Chicago men in the...

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State Lawmaker Ready To Seek House Vote On Medical Marijuana Legislation

CHICAGO (CBS) – The sponsor of legislation that would allow medical marijuana use in Illinois said Tuesday he’ll push for a vote on the measure when lawmakers return to Springfield early next month....

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Group Of Illinois Doctors Backs Medical Marijuana Legislation

CHICAGO (CBS) – Illinois lawmakers could vote on legislation to legalize medical marijuana this week, and a group of 250 doctors has urged them to support the measure. WBBM Newsradio Political Editor...

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Illinois House OKs Medical Marijuana Legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois House Wednesday approved a measure to allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients with specific terminal illnesses or debilitating medical conditions....

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Senate Panel Backs Medical Marijuana, Despite Concerns From Police

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Leading Illinois law enforcement organizations stepped up their opposition Wednesday to legalizing marijuana for medicinal use, warning Gov. Pat Quinn in a letter about lax...

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Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn must decide if he will sign a measure allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes after the state Senate approved legislation on Friday. The...

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Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill

CHICAGO (CBS) — Governor Quinn still isn’t saying whether he’ll sign the medical marijuana bill, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter. play pause Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill...

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Crime Commission Asks Governor To Veto Medical Marijuana Bill

CHICAGO (CBS) – The Chicago Crime Commission has urged Gov. Pat Quinn to veto medical marijuana legislation approved by state lawmakers earlier this year. The commission said legalizing medical...

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Suburban Police Chief Criticizes Medical Marijuana Plan

RIVERSIDE (CBS) – One suburban police chief thinks law enforcement agencies across the state need to be better prepared if and when medical marijuana becomes legal in Illinois. WBBM Newsradio’s Dave...

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