Illinois medical marijuana advocates want expanded access to legal weed

It's been more than two years since the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program went into effect, but legally distributed pot has only recently become a reality in the state. As of November 9 of last year, more than a dozen dispensaries were open statewide, and patients with one of 39 approved medical conditions and a doctor's recommendation became free to find relief by way of some sweet, sweet cheeba. But Illinois' medical marijuana bill is one of the most restrictive in the nation, and the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) had approved just 4,000 patients as of January 6, which isn't exactly enough to sustain an industry.

lllinois residents may petition for more medical conditions diseases to be added to the state's cannabis program, which are then approved or disapproved by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board—a 16-member team appointed by the governor. But even if a condition gets the green light...

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