\”Illinois has one of the most comprehensive cannabis programs in the U.S., with both medical and recreational cannabis fully legalized. The state’s medical cannabis program was established in 2013, and it has grown steadily since. Patients with qualifying conditions can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis every 14 days, and cultivation is allowed for medical purposes under certain restrictions. In 2019, Illinois became the first state to legalize the sale of recreational cannabis through its legislature with the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
This law allows adults over 21 to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower, 5 grams of cannabis concentrate, and 500 milligrams of THC-infused products. Illinois’ cannabis market has become one of the largest in the country, with sales reaching over $1 billion in 2021. The state has also focused on social equity, implementing programs aimed at ensuring communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs have access to business opportunities in the cannabis industry. With a robust regulatory framework and a strong emphasis on public health and safety, Illinois continues to lead in cannabis legalization efforts.\”
Illinois
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Illinois (noun)1.
a confederacy of American Indian peoples of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin
2.
a member of any of the Illinois peoples
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the Algonquian language of the Illinois
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river 273 (439 ) Illinois flowing into Mississippi River - miles kilometers SW
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state United States ✽ Springfield 56,400 (146,640 ), 12,419,293 - cen area square miles square kilometers pop
Land of Lincoln, Prairie State, Corn State, Garden of the West