“Lawmaker plans to push medical marijuana bill” @ Chicago Tribune

Posted on November 28, 2012

Ray Long — November 27, 2012: “The sponsor of a measure to let Illinois residents use marijuana for medical purposes said Monday he’s closing in on collecting enough votes to pass the bill in the House.

Rep. Lou Lang said his “nose count” has him at or near the 60 votes needed for approval of a three-year trial medical marijuana program……………”