Medical Marijuana: Getting Some Play in Peoria

The Illinois senate narrowly approved a medical marijuana bill today. From the Marijuana Policy Project's press release:

The Illinois Senate passed a bill today, 30-28, that would allow seriously ill patients with certain debilitating conditions to use marijuana for medical purposes if their physician has recommended it.

Okay, so it's not exactly a ringing endorsement of individual freedom. But that a heartland state's senate could muster the votes to get even this through seems pretty significant.