Idea of recreational marijuana sales up for discussion in Barrington

Barrington's advisory plan commission will discuss the idea of recreational marijuana sales in the village at a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. Casual pot use becomes legal in Illinois Jan. 1. Towns can't outlaw its use, but can decide to prohibit businesses that sell it or restrict their location. The session will be at village hall, 200 S. Hough St. The Barrington village board will get the final say on the issue after receiving a recommendation from the plan commission. Similar marijuana discussions have been held by village boards and city councils across the suburbs. Most recently, a Schaumburg village board majority endorsed the idea of allowing recreational marijuana sales in town.