Recreational use of marijuana in Illinois may be close as the Senate has approved the bill legalizing it.

The Democratic-led Senate passed the bill by a vote of 38-17 earlier this week according to fox2now.com.

Will the “Land Of Lincoln” join 10 other states that have laws that legalize the recreational use of marijuana sold through licensed dispensaries?

The measure just needs to pass through the Democratic-controlled House to be sent to the governor’s desk for signature into law. If it makes it to his desk, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker campaigned on legalizing recreational use of marijuana. That makes it quite likely he would sign it.

Do you think marijuana should be legalized for recreational use?

By: Buck Stevens