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Can Cannabis Help Patients Avoid Opioids?
Since February, patients in Illinois have been able to swap their opioid prescriptions for marijuana. And many are doing just that.
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‘The Yards’ Downtown Development Clears Hurdle At Champaign City Council Study Session
Champaign City Council members indicated in a study session Tuesday night that they’re ready to commit future tax revenue to help a quarter billion downtown project known as “The Yards”.
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Embracing Cannabis In Stephenson County
Northwestern Illinois’ Stephenson County is one area where changes in the status of cannabis are being embraced. The people doing it are not necessarily the ones you’d expect.
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Letter Makes Death Threat To State Lawmakers & Others Over Pensions
Authorities are investigating an anonymous letter threatening the lives of anyone in line to receive state-funded pensions.
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Illinois Cannabis Programs Hampered By Federal Red Tape
Existing rules around the Illinois medical cannabis program could make the rollout for recreational use a less daunting task. But there are plenty of unanswered questions at the federal level which could complicate the process.
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As Illinois Moves Closer To Legalized Pot, Groups Want Racial Equity
When Illinois issued the first licenses in 2015 for medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers, almost all the recipients were white.
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Raise Gas Tax, Says Former Republican Congressman, Obama Transportation Secretary
Former Republican congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made a pitch Monday for Illinois to raise its gas tax.
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Business Improving for Medical Marijuana Cultivator
The O'Hern family in west central Illinois has long been involved in traditional farming. They grow corn, soybeans, and wheat, plus they raise cattle. In the last few years they have added another crop to their repertoire: medical marijuana.
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Public Media Seeks Changes To ‘Complex’ Grant Formula
A series of accounting errors could lead to changes in how public broadcasters file for federal grants.
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Update: Where Cannabis Legislation Stands
The idea of a legal recreational program looks very likely for Illinois especially with Gov. J.B Pritzker already allocating funds into next year's budget from licensing fees. Lawmakers are completing a series of behind-closed-doors meetings, but bill language has not been filed.