As of January 1st, medical marijuana became legal in Illinois. Some feel this is a way to help pot smokers simply add insult to injury. In the past 10 years we have seen huge growing support for medical, and recreational marijuana. From Colorado to California, and now Illinois medical marijuana is being widely accepted as away to treat numerous medical conditions. What does the general public think about this issue? Over 55% think it should be medically legal, and 40% agree with recreational legalizing the product as well! Chicago has set strict stipulations on where and how medical marijuana can be dispensed and grown.