(CHICAGO) Illinois’ experiment with medical marijuana has gotten a boost thanks to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approval of legislation extending the state pilot program for 2 1/2 years and including two more medical conditions. On Friday, medical marijuana advocates and experts called it a turning point that gives patients guaranteed access to the drug and provides confidence to those selling and cultivating it in the state. Rauner signed the measure Thursday night.
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