Santa’s Helper Nailed for Medical Marijuana Stash
Michelle DiGiacomo ordered weed from a California grower to help relieve chronic pain. She says that landed her in a more painful situation than she ever could have imagined
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wants to Decriminalize Pot
With the backing of Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D), Chicago's council will vote later this month on an ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana.
Medical Marijuana May Become Decriminalized in 7 States
Toking-up on medical marijuana may be legal in seven states after the November election. As of June 1, Ohio, Illinois, New York, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Hampshire included medical marijuana decriminalization amendments on the fall ballot or before the state assembly, according to the Pro-Con website.
Ryan Bailey, Medical Marijuana Grower, Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison
A medical marijuana grower who was caught with dozens of pounds of weed in Chicago was sentenced to six years in prison Friday.
Chicago Moves to Ban Synthetic Marijuana After Mother’s Plea
An emotional plea from the mother of a 19-year-old who died in a high-speed crash after using synthetic marijuana on Monday convinced a City Council committee to ban the legal product in Chicago.
Chicago Alderman Says Cash-Strapped City Could Make $7m By Changing Marijuana Possession Law
Some officials in cash-strapped Chicago believe they've found a way to bring in millions of desperately needed dollars while freeing up police: marijuana.
Chicago Official’s Plan Would Ticket Offenders With Small Amounts of Marijuana
Chicago aldermen are wading into the controversy over drug enforcement with a proposal to decriminalize possessing small amounts of marijuana in the city.
Illinois School District Teachers Strike Over Drug Testing
No school in Glaston, Illinois, this week. Teachers struck rather than submit to random drug tests. (Image: IBSD 327) Teachers in one Illinois school district went on strike Wednesday after the district failed to remove contract language demanding they submit to random, suspicionless drug testing. The teachers had offered to accept drug testing on reasonableRead More
Garry McCarthy Considers No Jail Time for Petty Marijuana Offenses
Soon, people caught with small amounts of marijuana in Chicago may avoid jail time.
Medical Marijuana Bill Could Pass in Illinois
Balance Shifts As A Leading Republican House Member Supports Medical Marijuana
