Illinois NORML is the Illinois Chapter of the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws (NORML). We are a public interest, non-profit organization that aims to eliminate penalties for responsible cannabis use. We focus primarily on the State and local levels where we feel we can have the biggest impact. By focusing on the state and local level we are engaging politicians in the communities they represent and where these policies are being enforced the most. Although Federal law still applies we feel that the State and local levels are where our voice can be not only heard but also effective.

Illinois NORML has a Board of Directors consisting of 11 members plus a Chair that hold monthly meetings to reflect and plan the State and local cannabis policy reform efforts in Illinois.

In 2007 Dianna and Bryan Brickner Co-Founders of Illinois NORML won the Outstanding Cannabis Activists of the Year Award at the 36th Annual NORML National Conference. There are also several local or university chapters of NORML throughout the state.

We work with many other organizations in a wide range of fields since cannabis policy affects many individuals and sectors of the population.