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Are we comfortable here as a state giving them the authority to say ‘well, I’m an alderman and my friend wants to put this marijuana dispensary next to a school because he can get a great deal?'

Illinois State Sen. Matt Murphy, speaking against legislation passed that would give Chicago the authority to write its own rules on where medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers could open in the city.

Illinois State Sen. Matt Murphy, speaking against legislation passed that would give Chicago the authority to write its own rules on where medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivation centers could open in the city.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.