The state Senate passed a bill restricting sales of cold medicines and other drugs containing pseudoephedrine and sent it on to Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The measure, which would require buyers to sign a logbook and present ID, previously was approved by the state House. It brings Illinois law into line with similar measures adopted in neighboring states, like Iowa and Missouri.

A number of residents from those states have been coming into Illinois to purchase large quantities of drugs containing pseudoephedrine, resulting in several arrests.

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