Illinois

"We made a decision that was right for us with our circumstance — we're lucky enough to live in a state that allows us to make that decision."

Clearing a criminal record for a weed-related infraction is relatively easy in Illinois.

"Depending on my clientele, I can wear different hats: the medicinal purveyor to the friendly neighbor, or the gangster who shouldn't be messed with."

While conservative legislators have spent the year passing abortion restrictions, progressive legislators are moving to protect the right.

"This is the biggest domino yet to fall."

It marks the second time that weed legalization was passed by the Legislature rather than at the ballot box.