Medical marijuana use will be legal in Illinois beginning on January 1, 2014.
People who suffer from cancer, HIV/AIDs, multiple sclerosis, ALS, lupus, muscular dystrophy, and many other serious illnesses and diseases will be able to buy up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana every two weeks from state-run dispensaries.
Growing your own marijuana will still be illegal.
Click here to find out how to qualify for medical marijuana use in Illinois.
For more information, read this recent Associated Press news article about the new Illinois medical marijuana law.
