Some Marijuana Products Have Been In Short Supply, And Medical Users Say They're Feeling It Most
It has been six months since Illinois began selling marijuana for adult use, and though sales have been rising, some products can be in short supply.
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It has been six months since Illinois began selling marijuana for adult use, and though sales have been rising, some products can be in short supply.
"They had no pretense of social distancing."
"It doesn't surprise me at all. That's just Evanston."
"We are still clearly not out of the weeds."
For months, we've heard contact tracing will bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. But will that work?
"It is grueling and certainly is a challenge for people who have put themselves on the front lines to be caregivers every day."
In decrying the gun violence that has left several children dead and wounded in the last two weeks, Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said open-air drug markets were partially to blame.
"Nobody answers the phone. Nobody helps you. The state is not helping its people."
"I truly believe in science and I believe in data and I am nervous. And if we find it isn't safe, then we will stop doing it. Opening our business will not come at the cost of people's health for us."
A bicyclist was critically injured Tuesday morning, when a city dump truck hit her as they were both making a turn at an intersection in Logan Square.
"It's because of the shared sacrifice that we are able to announce that Chicago will be able to take the next step."
A Round Lake Park homeowner who was frustrated with his insurance company put protest banners in his front yard, only to have the mayor order police to take them down.
"It was shocking to me to be treated this way."
On Monday, one community that was spared much of the violence was coming turning to help another that was hit hard.
"This is about us and what we can do to support each other. Something happens to our brothers and sisters in Auburn Gresham, it also happens to us."
The state is recommending the tests especially for anyone who may have attended a large gathering in the last five to seven days, like the many marches.
Chicagoans had a new option for dinner Wednesday night - patio dining at some restaurants was back open, and so were some stores.
"We are asking African Americans to deal with the pandemic of COVID and the epidemic of racism and inequality."
Access to food in the city's food desserts is being made that much harder by this past weekend's violent unrest.
"I think we are all adjusting and have learned there is a new normal."
"Let's be clear. Under no circumstances should a move to Phase 3 be confused with crisis over because it is not. COVID-19 is still very much a part of our present."
"I just want to open the doors and welcome customers back."
"You cannot believe how many phone calls I got between Wednesday and this morning from people making reservations."
The movement in the governor's office announced Wednesday came about following intense lobbying by the Illinois Restaurant Association, with lengthy meetings taking place Tuesday.
"There's been a couple hiccups where I double booked, but it's just growing pains."
