http://northernpublicradio.org en http://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-house-passes-medical-marijuana-bill <p></p><p>Medical marijuana took a significant step toward becoming law in Illinois Wednesday. For the first time, it won approval in the House of Representatives.</p><p> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:47:24 +0000 Brian Mackey 28529 at http://northernpublicradio.org Illinois House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill http://northernpublicradio.org/post/dekalb-lowers-fine-pot-possession <p>The DeKalb City Council has trimmed the fine for marijuana possession. If a person is caught with less than one-tenth of an ounce of the drug, they can choose to mail-in a $350 fine instead of going to court.</p><p></p><p> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:06:14 +0000 Jenna Dooley 24103 at http://northernpublicradio.org DeKalb Lowers Fine for Pot Possession