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Illinois Pot Prohibition Will Persist, Even After It’s Legal

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Marijuana will be legal in Illinois in five months, but a growing number of communities across the state are considering saying “no” to cannabis sales within their borders, including suburban Naperville. Amanda Vinicky has the story.

Aired: 08/06/19

Rating: NR

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