Beginning January 1, 2020 recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and over will become legal in the State of Illinois. Private and personal consumption of cannabis cannot be restricted by local governments, however, the act does prohibit the use of cannabis in public places, schools and child care facilities, among other locations. Municipalities may adopt and enforce local ordinances to regulate possession and public consumption of cannabis as long as the regulations and penalties are consistent with the Act signed into law June 25, 2019.