Illinois medical marijuana card wait time

Rolla J

Well-Known Member
Lol I'd have to find the garden catalog. That purple plant you have video on is absolutely gorgeous! I would get that for my flower garden alone. That it could be used in my herb garden for cooking and medicinals its a win win win all the way around. I am hoping the State will eventually allow card holders to be able to grow a few plants...as it would be cost savings at least until insurance helps to cover cost. One wish at a time... I will be satisfied that my card is being processed and should be done by end of March / early April and some decent pain relief is around the corner and almost within reach. ~aly
Thank you aly. One of my favorite grows I've done. Smoke was great! Here's a bud shot. IMG_20171222_151950.jpg It's an afghani #1 strain I made female seeds with
2 weeks from harvest picScreenshot_20171201-174342.png
That'd be the day for illinois allows in home grow. About every surrounding state of Illinois is a felony growing atleast 1 plant
Illinois is 1-5 plants as a misdemeanor.
I feel for all my Illinoisans and hope u all get your card sooner than later
 

Flyhigher

Active Member
Hey everyone I'm new here signed up to find out if anyone submitted their application around the same time that I did. I sent mine off in the mail on the 3rd of January. Called around the first of February to ensure they received it. The lady told me that it was received and that is all that she can say. Also is there anyone else from the Rockford area like myself?
 

Rolla J

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Hey everyone I'm new here signed up to find out if anyone submitted their application around the same time that I did. I sent mine off in the mail on the 3rd of January. Called around the first of February to ensure they received it. The lady told me that it was received and that is all that she can say. Also is there anyone else from the Rockford area like myself?
They have 2 dispensaries out there. If you live out there you are not that far
 

Flyhigher

Active Member
They have 2 dispensaries out there. If you live out there you are not that far
Yea I have been to both. I spoke to someone in medmar and all the guy did was give me a card for a finger printing company and told to call after I filled out my application online. I refuse to do business with them so I went to mapleglen. That place is awesome. I walked in and they set me up with someone to fill out all my paperwork and also send it in right there and then. Hopefully I hear something soon.
 

Flyhigher

Active Member
That's really cool man. I could see mapleglen being a better atmosphere.
Yea I gotta say everyone there were quite nice. Hopefully I get my card soon. Even though I'm almost positive I won't see it until maybe next month if I'm lucky. How long did it take for you to get yours Rolla?
 

Rolla J

Well-Known Member
Yea I gotta say everyone there were quite nice. Hopefully I get my card soon. Even though I'm almost positive I won't see it until maybe next month if I'm lucky. How long did it take for you to get yours Rolla?
No card for me. I caught a felony charge for Possession of an oz of weed back in 09. Don't think I could get one. I'm healthy as a horse and don't have a doctor
 

Flyhigher

Active Member
No card for me. I caught a felony charge for Possession of an oz of weed back in 09. Don't think I could get one. I'm healthy as a horse and don't have a doctor
Oh that sucks I guess. I'm all jacked up from 8years in the army. And I have one connect and this dude doesn't have anything till the end of the week. This should be an interesting week without lol.
 

biglebowski47

New Member
Hey everyone!

Newbie here, and here's my story:

Went to a fingerprint and doctor same day. They sent all of my documents via snail mail and I mailed my check via snail mail. I would say the idph received it all on 11/24.

Waited until about jan 31st when i saw the check was cashed.

Received a letter in the mail on 2/15 saying they needed one more proof of address from myself and caretaker.

On 2/18 i scanned and emailed the necessary documents to the official email address. Of course i received that automated response.

It's 2/19 and they're closed for presidents day. I understand they're pretty good about responding via email in matters like this if I'm a bit persistent. I emailed them today for follow up. Hopefully they reply by tomorrow.

So it's been about 85 days. I think I'll end up in the over 90 club because of this proof of address business. Btw we sent those necessary docs back in nov. Oh well! I'll let you know what happens asap! But in the meantime has anyone had a similar experience with a similar timeframe?
 

cghlnn

Active Member
Applied on November 29 through an outreach program. Paid cash for everything, (fingerprints, photo, drs. Fee, application fee) nothing through email and no card yet :(
 

Ponco56

New Member
UPDATE:
CARD in the mail today!

11/21 Mailed app (just b4 Thanksgiving).
11/27 App received by DPH.
11/29 Dr certification received by DPH.
2/20 Card received by me.

86 days from receipt of application.

Now off to go shopping!
 

cghlnn

Active Member
Applied on November 29 through an outreach program. Paid cash for everything, (fingerprints, photo, drs. Fee, application fee) nothing through email and no card yet :(
UPDATE:
talked to the state today..
They told me that the Drs. Paperwork was received on 12-3 but they said the outreach program didn't send my application until the 29th of DECEMBER! A month after I did it and paid them ... So He told me I'm looking at 4 to 8 more weeks... How depressimg... BE WEARY OF THE OUTREACH CENTERS I think it's best if you send your paperwork yourself... Lesson learned...
 

biglebowski47

New Member
UPDATE:
talked to the state today..
They told me that the Drs. Paperwork was received on 12-3 but they said the outreach program didn't send my application until the 29th of DECEMBER! A month after I did it and paid them ... So He told me I'm looking at 4 to 8 more weeks... How depressimg... BE WEARY OF THE OUTREACH CENTERS I think it's best if you send your paperwork yourself... Lesson learned...
Who did you call specifically? I want to get an update asap and was unsure who to call.
 

CUDA22

Member
dph illinois gov topics services prevention wellness medical cannabis here you go had to space cant post links
 

biglebowski47

New Member
dph illinois gov topics services prevention wellness medical cannabis here you go had to space cant post links
Thanks! I'll call them today for a follow up. Has anyone else called them for a status?

I wish they would be more consistent. I hear they're great with some folks re: response time and not so much with others. Oh well! Wish me luck! This is day 87, roughly...
 
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