What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
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.
Illinois weed sales have fallen sharply since hitting record high in December
Sales have fallen significantly since Illinois dispensaries unloaded a record $137 million worth of recreational cannabis products last December, raising concerns that limited supply and sky-high prices could be pushing consumers into the illicit market.
Illinois lawmakers push for prohibiting employers from firing workers for smoking weed
Marijuana is legal, but your boss can still fire you.
Chicago's Wieners Circle hosts 'Walk the Dog Day' celebration
The Wiener Circle on Chicago's North Side celebrated National Walking the Dog Day by inviting all the neighborhood pets over and served up some hot dogs.
McHenry drug bust: Police seize marijuana, mushrooms and guns in raid
Four people were arrested and a large quantity of drugs including weed, mushrooms and cocaine were seized during a Feb. 9 bust in McHenry.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Illinois lawmaker proposes bill that would limit the amount of THC in pot products
A state lawmaker wants to make marijuana sold in Illinois less potent.
