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* Amanda Vinicky…
Recreational marijuana is all but a done deal in Illinois. Late last month, Illinois became the first state in the nation to approve such a measure via a legislative body, rather than a referendum.
But on Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to make it final.
Multiple sources tell WTTW News that the governor, who campaigned on legalizing recreational adult use cannabis, is scheduled to sign that law June 25.
Legal weed is still about six months away, as the law won’t actually take effect until Jan. 1, 2020.
That signing date is confirmed.
* The Question: Your mood next Tuesday?
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:10 pm
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Dave’s not here man.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:14 pm
Lit
Comment by Micheal Madigan Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:17 pm
High as a kite, and I just might stop to check you out.
Comment by Because I said so... Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:20 pm
Everything is copacetic (or do you say copesthetic?)
Comment by Interim Retiree Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:23 pm
Puff, puff, pass.
Comment by MakePoliticsCoolAgain Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:23 pm
There are a few Big Lebowski quotes that come to mind, but I think they would violate blog rules.
Comment by Red Ranger Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:25 pm
Doing the dab
Comment by TopHatMonocle Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:28 pm
It’s been a long time coming.
Comment by SSL Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:29 pm
Pleased, and oddly hungry.
Comment by Cheryl44 Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:32 pm
Got my happy on.
Comment by Nieva Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:33 pm
Time to celebrate
Comment by Rockford's Finest Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:35 pm
Mellow (hopefully unharshed)
Comment by Jocko Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:35 pm
Nothing will change for me. I use casually and freely admit it.
Comment by Casual observer Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:38 pm
One toke over the line, sweet Jesus.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:40 pm
If planned correctly, Pritzker will sign it at 4:20pm
Comment by unclesam Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:41 pm
Sgt. Stedenko. Go with it.
https://youtu.be/YidpkNXMqaY
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:46 pm
“How am I driving?” “I think we’re parked, man.”
Comment by SpfdNewb Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:47 pm
Don’t harsh my mellow, man.
Comment by Huh? Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:53 pm
Hopeful. Is it within the law to have a private Rich Miller function where all sorts of newly legal substances are imbibed? a girl can hope.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:54 pm
Lifted.
Comment by AlfondoGonz Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:54 pm
===Is it within the law to have a private Rich Miller function===
You hosting?
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 2:59 pm
Sitting here with a soon to be Legal Smile. Hat tip to John Prine.
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:03 pm
The final metaphoric stake through the metaphorical hearts of Harry J. Anslinger & Jack Webb!
Comment by Anyone Remember Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:07 pm
I am quietly elated…to know that my vote helped bring this glorious moment to fruition.
Comment by Grimm Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:09 pm
‘ere
Comment by Name game Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:12 pm
At best I am sad for Illinois that we have regressed as a state toward legalizing juvenile behavior.
At worst I am fearful for the health consequences that otherwise reasonable people are willing to ignore because their particular addiction is being normalized.
NPR, Washington Post, Harvard Medical School, the Atlantic and a multitude of others have published reports and studies in the last week showing the damaging effect this will have, especially on young people.
Sorry if this makes me fatally uncool - I just prefer living in a place that doesn’t mock caution and sanity.
Comment by Unpopular Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:13 pm
No stems no seeds that you don’t need…
Comment by Name game Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:13 pm
===Sorry if this makes me fatally uncool ===
No, it makes you ignorant, regressive and repressive.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:18 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyvgFFAzwzA
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:23 pm
Learned how to hand roll a cigarette last week. Now use newly learned skill to roll a blunt.
Comment by Huh? Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:25 pm
After a failed online search, I must ask (as a non-pot guy) …
is there significance of 625 or June 25 for pot smokers?
Comment by Lurker Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:26 pm
Unpopular, mocking caution and sanity would be not paying debts when due. How did that work for the previous Governor? Also, I read the Atlantic daily. The last two articles on cannabis within the last week on that site were about an ancient Chinese artifact with ties to cannabis and how medical cannabis will probably not slow down the opioid epidemic. Stop lying, please.
Comment by SpfdNewb Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:27 pm
Don’t bogart that joint, my friend…pass it over to me.
Comment by jaykayse Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:29 pm
“Strike a Match and Light and Light Another . . .”
Cat Mother and the All Night News Boys.
“I Got Stoned and I Missed It”
Shel Silverstein
Comment by 37B Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:32 pm
cottonmouthed is how i will feel.
===legalizing juvenile behavior===
Your comments on all the cannabis posts on Capfax are not getting any better. The bill legalizes adults to consume cannabis not toilet paper their rivals house.
Comment by frisbee Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:34 pm
Well, it’s all going to pot
Whether we like it or not
The best I can tell
The world’s gone to hell
And we’re sure gonna miss it a lot
Comment by Boone's is Back Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:41 pm
Optimistic.
Q: Do you know if he’s also signing SB2023 on Tuesday?
Comment by XonXoff Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:42 pm
Illinois has restored my faith in common sense…led by Priztker and the leadership we haven’t seen in a couple decades.
Comment by Truthteller Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:43 pm
Impatient. Will have to purchase illegally another 3-4 times.
Comment by Collinsville Kevin Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:52 pm
Spark a fatty!
Comment by Nameless Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:52 pm
-Q: Do you know if he’s also signing SB2023 on Tuesday?-
Reading the summary, I have to assume the Gov. will sign it as well. But don’t take my word for it.
Comment by SpfdNewb Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:54 pm
a lot of Dudes will have the munchies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQHUKyPqiqM
Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:55 pm
Happy. I might try some edibles or something once this all goes active.
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:57 pm
Bemused, bothered and bewildered as it was inevitable. However, I will not be partaking.
Comment by Res Melius Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 3:58 pm
Confused. Do I start with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley or the good ole Grateful Dead as the musical accompaniment?
Comment by Mark Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:00 pm
“Your mood next Tuesday?”
L7
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:00 pm
Pretty much unchanged, I have friends who have used for a long time, 2 of my 3 kids do occasionally. I feel better for the riddance of a prohibition that was unevenly enforced.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:05 pm
I’ll probably have a drink… and ponder how I missed the boat being part of this new industry in Illinois.
No, I’ll probably have two drinks…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:18 pm
Vermont, not Illinois, was first (in 2018) state to legalize recreational weed by legislation
Comment by Whatchagonnadu Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:39 pm
My mood will be like I’m inhaling freedom.
Comment by Johnnie F. Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:42 pm
“Vermont, not Illinois, was first (in 2018) state to legalize recreational weed by legislation”
For possession, not commercial sale. We’ll be pioneers in full legalization by state government.
Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:48 pm
I cannot partake, being allergic to cannabis. But I am happy for this law. Congratulations to everyone.
Comment by Nick Name Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 4:56 pm
Everyday is 420.
Comment by Flynn's Mom Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 5:07 pm
Unpopular: Cry more.
My mood shall be: Delighted, to have some personal liberty restored after relocating recently from a Free-State.
Comment by Maryjane Friday, Jun 21, 19 @ 5:18 pm