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Mourners gathered at the Old State Capitol on Thursday for an annual event memorializing the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust.

CBD is one of the two most prevalent components of the cannabis plant. The other is THC, which widely is referred to as the stuff that gets you high.

For decades, it was "marijuana" and conjured images of tie-dyed T-shirts and hemp hoodies. Now, it's "cannabis" and you're more likely to picture lab coats and business suits. Our series State of Cannabis continues with a look at the evolution of the public's attitudes. 

As Illinois inches closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, we take a look at what a more racially diverse legal cannabis marketplace would look like. Also, we'll talk about a new a new study which says that workplace wellness programs actually do little to improve overall health or lower spending. And, you might think tsunamis only affect islands halfway across the world. But, scientists say 'meteotsunamis' hit the Great Lakes more than one hundred times a year. 

Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz says she’s concerned about how legalization could impact the juveniles she works with on a daily basis. She’s also concerned about how the state will address cannabis impaired driving.