Ordinance would allow more cannabis dispensaries into downtown Chicago
A new ordinance filed Monday would allow cannabis shops to move into the downtown exclusion zone, but Mayor Lori Lightfoot is against turning the area into “pot paradise.”
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Out-of-state customers crossing into Illinois to purchase legal marijuana
REEFER GOLD: Illinois is counting some serious cash as hundreds of out-of-state customers cross state lines to buy their cannabis.
Kuma's Corner adds Delta-8 THC to menu
A Chicago area burger chain is adding some edible enhancements to the menu, so you can get a "high" while you dine.
Ascend Dispensary workers in Springfield vote to unionize, become 4th group to join
Employees at Ascend Dispensary in downtown Springfield voted to unionize Tuesday, becoming the fourth group to join the union for cannabis workers in Illinois since the state legalized pot in 2020.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
DuPage County man charged after deputies uncover large illegal marijuana grow operation
A DuPage County man has been charged after deputies found more than 2,000 grams of cannabis, over 20 cannabis plants and two firearms in his house.
First marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County opens its doors
Windy City Cannabis in Carpentersville is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
Illinois weed sales hit new high of $109 million in March
Illinois pot shops reported sales of $109 million of recreational weed in March, shattering a record set earlier this year.
Marijuana sales generating millions in tax dollars for social programs in Illinois
Recreational marijuana sales generated $235 million in state taxes in Illinois last year. That money funded things like the Chicago Youth Boxing Club in South Lawndale. In Naperville, the city's three pot shops brought in as much in tax dollars as the entire downtown district.
New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana
New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21.
Smell like weed? This Detroit restaurant says to stay away
An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.
Married Florida teachers smoked marijuana with students, deputies say
Two married high school teachers were arrested this week after authorities said they repeatedly gave students marijuana and smoked it with them at their Florida home.
Oakton Community College starting cannabis cultivation lab
A community college in the Chicago suburbs is going to have students practice growing weed.
Seth Rogen launching marijuana brand Houseplant in US
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.