The medical marijuana folks are seeking to replicate the distribution system of hard liquor and wibe in Illinois. After the end of prohibition, the Wirtz family and I think one other firm ended up with the legal authority to sell … Continue reading
Category Archives: Marijuana
From the Illinois News Network: Former Republican state Senator Pam Althoff to lead Illinois Medical Cannabis Alliance By Benjamin Yount | Illinois News Network Recently retired Republican state Sen. Pam Althoff voted against medical marijuana back in 2009, but she … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Two Arrested for Weapons and Drug Charges The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force (which includes Task Force Officers from Woodstock PD, McHenry City PD, and Lake in the Hills … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: Crystal Lake Couple Charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis and Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver On Monday, October 8, 2018, at approximately 6:00 AM, a residential search warrant was … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seat looking at answers to whether the use of marijuan for recreational use should be legalized. I did not take verbatim notes, by the way. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor signs landmark medical marijuana legislation Alternatives to Opioids Act of 2018 offers pain-management option CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed the Alternatives to Opioids Act of 2018, adding those who might … Continue reading
On April 13, 2018, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Police Narcotics Task Force (which includes Task Force Officers from Lake in the Hills PD and McHenry City PD) arrested Lucas Altmayer, Anthony Destefano, and Daniel Kosel (roommates) for selling cannabis in … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO RESIDENT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CONSPIRING TO MANUFACTURE MARIJUANA IN ROCKFORD WAREHOUSE ROCKFORD A Chicago man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for his role in … Continue reading
Among arrests made by the Huntley Police in the last two weeks was the following: November 8, 2017 A 17 year old boy from Lake in the Hills was charged with possession of cannabis at Huntley High School. The boy … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: MARK J. PRIESTER PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSION OF CANNABIS Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Mark J. Priester, 39, pled guilty to Possession of Over 5,000 grams of … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Woodstock Man Arrested for Cannabis The McHenry County Sheriff’s Police Narcotics Task Force (which includes Task Force Officers from Lake in the Hills PD and McHenry City PD), with cooperation from … Continue reading
Well, what do you know? Reading Capitol Fax yesterday, I learned that JB Pritzker has followed Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Danial Biss in supporting Term Limits for Legislative Leaders. As I have reported earlier, the idea was first put into play … Continue reading
From the Huntley Police Department: October 17, 2016 A 14 year old boy from Lake in the Hills was charged with dissemination of child pornography and possession of child pornography at Huntley High School. The boy was released to his father and … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: FORMER HEBRON POLICE OFFICER RYSZARD KOPACZ SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS FOR AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF STOLEN FIREARMS AND OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Ryszard Kopacz, 32, of … Continue reading
Energy conservation efforts are being thwarted in states that allow the open sale of marijuana, according to Bloomberg Business. In Colorado, half of new electric energy use can be attributed to pot growers. Here’s the paragraph that caught my attention: … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Marijuana and Alcohol into Cook County Jail CHICAGO — A former Cook County Corrections Officer admitted in federal court today that he smuggled marijuana, tobacco … Continue reading
Here is his veto message: Veto Message for HB 218 To the Honorable Members of The Illinois House of Representatives, 99th General Assembly: Today I return House Bill 218 with specific recommendations for change. Together we have taken significant steps to … Continue reading
The Illinois Senate followed in the footsteps of the Illinois House when it voted to decriminalize the possession of the equivalent of twenty-five cigarette-sized marijuana blunts. Most McHenry County legislators went along with the crowd. In the House, the following … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: SMOKE SHOP OWNER AND EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH CONSPIRING TO DISTRIBUTE SYNTHETIC DRUGS THAT LED TO DEATH OF AREA YOUTH CHICAGO — A former smoke shop owner and her employee were charged by … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Statement from Rauner General Counsel on issuance of medical marijuana licenses and permits Statement attributable to Jason Barclay, General Counsel, Office of the Governor: Governor Rauner directed our legal team to conduct a comprehensive … Continue reading