Illinois: Would Dispensary Try For Recreational Marijuana In Future? 'Absolutely Not'

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WRIGLEYVILLE — Security plans for a proposed medical marijuana dispensary in Lakeview left some neighbors so satisfied they suggested nearby bars implement the same measures.

The 24/7 on-site security and extensive surveillance camera capabilities were enough to convince some that MedMar Inc. would successfully operate at 3812 N. Clark St.

"The security is admirable, and I think [the bars] are a much more important issue than what we're talking about," said resident David Stahl. The bars "are the source of a lot of violence and disruption in this neighborhood."

Still, an online survey circulated by a concerned neighbor shows 83 percent opposed the location, while 70 percent felt it was too close to the newly opened Uptown dispensary.

Blaine Elementary parent Mark Thomann said Monday that he has mostly shared the survey with friends and family and got about 100 respondents. Thomann said he's hoping to get opinions from...

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