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Home » recreational marijuana

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Posted inNews & Politics

Weed whacked

by Tatiana Walk-Morris April 18, 2019August 18, 2021

If recreational cannabis is legalized, how will Illinois reengage the formerly incarcerated and make amends to communities of color?

Posted inBlogs

How we got all those pot leaves for our #420Day issue

by Vince Cerasani April 23, 2018August 18, 2021

Yes, they were fake.

Posted inBlogs

If you can’t smoke weed right now, you might as well read about it

by Aimee Levitt April 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Cannabis, marijuana, reefer, mary jane, weed, pot, bud, herb, ganja, we’ve covered it all.

Posted inFood & Drink

Herbal Notes is planting the seeds of culinary cannabis in Chicago

by Mike Sula April 18, 2018August 18, 2021

Weed Week: Chef Manny Mendoza’s pop-up dinner series combines good food, good feels, and responsible cannabis consumption.

Posted inBlogs

Weed Week: Get in the mood for 4/20 with these photos by Chicagoans dedicated to legal weed

by Reader staff April 16, 2018August 18, 2021

Get ready.

Posted inNews & Politics

Is legal weed in Illinois a pipe dream?

by Katie Campbell April 13, 2016August 18, 2021

Nationwide polls show growing support for legal recreational use, but even advocates say Illinois isn’t ready for that conversation.

Posted inBlogs

Marijuana legalization needs to be a gateway to broader drug reform

by Steve Bogira July 31, 2014August 18, 2021

A new stance on pot can lead the nation’s retreat from its misguided drug war.

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