Downers Grove father reunited with daughter after 18 years in prison
A Father’s Day reunion 18-years in the making! Craig Cesal from Downers Grove spent nearly two decades watching robbers, rapists and murderers come and go from prison while he was serving a life sentence for a non-violent marijuana offense. His recent release to home confinement was made possible in no small part over concerns for his safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents find 32 bags of marijuana inside package apparently delivered to wrong address
Thirty-two bags of marijuana were delivered to the wrong house in Texas. The marijuana is now in the custody of authorities.
Illinois reports April pot sales amid pandemic top previous 2 months
The legal sale of marijuana during Illinois’ first full month of lockdown due to the coronavirus surpassed sales in two previous months, state officials announced Monday.
Coronavirus outbreak forcing Illinois' cannabis industry to pivot
Jason Erkes, spokesman of Cresco Labs, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the Illinois marijuana industry is adapting to the coronavirus outbreak.
Florida teens charged with killing 16-year-old over weed
Two Florida teens were arrested this week after authorities said they fatally shot a 16-year-old in the back over a marijuana sale gone bad.
4/20 fizzle: Marijuana industry tested as virus slams economy
In Illinois, marijuana businesses can keep operating under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
Illinois pot sales top $35 million in March
Illinois pot dispensaries sold more than $35 million in products throughout March.
Illinois extends pot business application deadline amid COVID-19 pandemic
State officials have once again extended the deadline for applications for certain recreational cannabis business licenses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus sends pot sales soaring as more Americans stay home
Legal marijuana sales have surged as Americans self-isolate amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
LA cannabis businesses deemed essential during pandemic
Among the Los Angeles businesses deemed essential and urged to remain open are those with city permits to sell cannabis, authorities said.
Illinois campaign focused on marijuana use education
Illinois officials launched a new statewide campaign this week focused on health and safety information for people who use marijuana.
Man fatally shot woman in Gresham drug deal after she didn’t let him smell the marijuana: prosecutors
Vining was ordered held without bail during a Wednesday bond hearing.
Boy, 8, wins $200 worth of marijuana products at youth hockey tournament
A grandfather says he was outraged after finding out what his 8-year-old grandson had won in a raffle at a youth hockey tournament: about $200 worth of marijuana products.
Illinois cannabis companies hiring hundreds as sales net $10M in tax revenue in 1st month
The sale of recreational marijuana in Illinois generated $7.3 million in cannabis tax revenue last month, the Illinois Department of Revenue announced Monday.
Woman charged with pot-related felony after crash injures two Chicago police officers
A woman was charged with felony marijuana charges after a crash injured two Chicago police officers.
Michigan man seeks release 25 years into 60-year sentence for selling pot
A Flint man who was sentenced in 1996 to 60-years for selling marijuana to an undercover informant is asking for release after almost 25 years in prison.
Cannabis Crisis: Illinois recreational weed shortage to last a few more months
We are now 43 days into the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state of Illinois. There is still a shortage and there likely will be for a few more months.
Chicago Girl Scouts cash in on cannabis legalization, sell cookies outside dispensary
An industrious group of Girl Scouts sold hundreds of boxes of their signature cookies after setting up shop outside of a Chicago cannabis dispensary over the weekend.
State allowing medical marijuana shops to stay open later
Medical marijuana shops will be able to stay open later thanks to new guidelines from the state of Illinois.