Carla K. Johnson

Rauner resists extending medical marijuana program for now

August 19, 2019 at 12:13 a.m.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner wants the state's medical marijuana program to be thoroughly reviewed before a decision is made on whether to extend it beyond 2017, according to a spokeswoman....

Cook judge says medical pot center still on hold

May 21, 2019 at 10:04 p.m.

A Cook County judge ruled Thursday that a temporary restraining order delaying a medical marijuana cultivation center in north central Illinois can remain in place. Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Kennedy...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn concedes the election to Republican challenger Bruce Rauner during a news conference in Chicago.

Documents: Quinn got recommendations on pot licenses but didn’t act

May 23, 2019 at 12:11 a.m.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn received recommendations on which businesses should receive lucrative medical marijuana licenses but he did not act on them before leaving office this month, newly released...

Illinois has no explanation for missing target date for pot permits

May 21, 2019 at 7:49 p.m.

Without explanation, Gov. Pat Quinn's administration has conceded it missed its end-of-the-year target for deciding which businesses will receive permits to begin the state's pilot program with medical marijuana. Some...

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