Illinois recreational pot sales dip in January

CHICAGO - Illinois cannabis sales dipped last month, as more states legalized recreational use.

The state reported $128 million in sales for the month of January. That is down a record $143 million compared to the month prior.

State data shows nearly 30 percent of total marijuana sales come from out-of-state residents.

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Missouri will be considered a big competitor downstate as they charge the lowest "excise" tax in the nation.