CHICAGO — Illinois became the 20th state in the nation to allow the medical use of marijuana Thursday, with Gov. Pat Quinn signing some of the nation's toughest standards into law. The measure, which takes effect Jan. 1, sets up a four-year pilot program for state-run dispensaries and 22 so-called cultivation centers, where the plants will be
Illinois Legalizes Medical Marijuana
The measure, which takes effect Jan. 1, sets up a four-year pilot program for state-run dispensaries and 22 so-called cultivation centers.