Cook County police seize weed, mushrooms in Chicago drug bust; Indiana man charged
Cook County sheriff's police say an Indiana man was dealing drugs out of a Streeterville apartment. Nearly 200 pounds were seized.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Chicago-area man charged after traffic stop uncovers cocaine, meth
An Elgin man has been charged after police found methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana in his car during a traffic stop last week.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
22 Chicago students ingest weed edibles at South Side elementary school, officials say
Nearly two dozen elementary school students on Chicago's South Side reportedly ingested weed edibles on Tuesday. Here's what we know.
Illinois woman arrested for giving THC candy to children in suburban park: police
A suburban woman was arrested after allegedly giving THC-infused chocolates to children in a Wheeling park.
Molotov cocktails thrown into Chicago weed shops, police investigating
Two Chicago cannabis dispensaries were firebombed with Molotov cocktails. Here's what we know.
Illinois bill would remove cannabis odor as probable cause for police to search car
Illinois lawmakers are weighing a bill that would remove cannabis odor as the sole probable cause for police officers to search a car.
Chicago suburb approves ban on Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC edibles
A suburban city council has officially approved a ban on certain THC products.
Illinois cannabis market sets new sales record in 2024, generates nearly $500M in tax revenue
Illinois’ legal cannabis industry continues to thrive, with sales surpassing $2 billion in 2024.