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Bill to Make Illinois 19th State to OK Medical Marijuana on Gov. Quinn's Desk

The Democratic governor must weigh not only the merits of the bill but also the politics, given his re-election campaign next year.

The Democratic governor must weigh not only the merits of the bill but also the politics, given his re-election campaign next year.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.