Marijuana convention kicks off in downtown Chicago
Since legalizing weed, Illinois has seen an average monthly revenue of over $100 million in recreational sales.
Illinois Cannabis Convention kicks off in Chicago
The state’s two-day marijuana convention kicked off Friday.
Chicago police seize kilo of weed, magic mushrooms from underground pot parties
Chicago police busted five black market weed dealers for allegedly selling their wares at two unsanctioned events last week, seizing more than a kilogram of cannabis, other pot products and hundreds of grams of psychedelic mushrooms.
Chicago police seize kilo of weed, magic mushrooms from underground pot parties
Chicago police busted five black market weed dealers for allegedly selling their wares at two unsanctioned events last week, seizing more than a kilogram of cannabis, other pot products and hundreds of grams of psychedelic mushrooms.
McHenry County warns parents of cannabis products disguised as snacks, candy
They look almost like the real thing — but these sweet treats have reportedly made people very sick in McHenry County.
Beware: Deceptive cannabis products disguised as snacks
The FDA says there are copycat packages out there that resemble candy, but actually contain THC.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Cook County continues to expunge marijuana convictions amid 4/20 holiday
With cannabis being legal in Illinois, there is a push to help people get their drug convictions expunged.
Cook County continues to expunge weed convictions amid 4/20 holiday
With cannabis being legal in Illinois, there is a push to help people get their drug convictions expunged.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
What to do if your dog eats your weed
Dr. Ryan Cohen, medical director of the Veterinary Emergency Group South Loop, explains what to do if your dog accidentally ingests marijuana.
Positive marijuana drug tests among U.S. employees hits record high in 2021
A top drug-testing laboratory collected data from employer drug tests for an annual report and discovered employees tested positive for marijuana at a record number last year.
Clouted pot company can’t legally move dispensary to site of old Rainforest Cafe
A dispensary can’t open within 1,500 feet of an existing pot shop unless it’s owned by a so-called social equity applicant, according to Chris Slaby, a spokesman for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional and Regulation.
'Cannabis amnesty boxes' rarely used to ditch weed at Chicago airports, records show
Millions of passengers have flown out of Chicago since weed was fully legalized in Illinois, but only a few dozen have pitched their pot in the “cannabis amnesty boxes” set up at the city’s two major airports.
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Marijuana legalization bill expected to reach US House next week
According to reports, the hearing is expected to take place Monday. Then, the lawmakers could vote on the issue as early as next week.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
Chicago company set to become nation’s largest weed firm
River North-based Cresco Labs is primed to become the nation’s largest cannabis firm after announcing plans Thursday to acquire Columbia Care in a $2 billion deal.