December 7, 2012. Springfield. Illinois has been on the verge of becoming the latest state to legalize medical marijuana for years. But last-second flip-flops by state legislators have repeatedly led to the Bill’s defeat. With time running out in this current legislative session, the deadline for voting has been extended 30 more days. Will Illinois become the 19th state to legalize medical marijuana?

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