As of Wednesday, January 1, Illinois has officially become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana for citizens aged 21 and over.
According to Esquire, Illinois residents can legally possess up to 30 grams of the substance, while non-residents are restricted to 15 grams.
But in the excitement that occurs when a state signs such a decision into law, it's easy for many to forget an important question: what happens to those who have criminal records thanks to behavior they can now exhibit freely?
While that answer may vary depending on the state we're talking about, it seems that Illinois' state government is taking a big step to address this legal discrepancy.