Weed bill: Pritzker to sign legislation changing how pot licenses are doled out
It comes after a lot of controversy and outrage about the program. There are zero minority owned or even female owned dispensaries in the state.
It comes after a lot of controversy and outrage about the program. There are zero minority owned or even female owned dispensaries in the state.
Senate bill would take marijuana off federal controlled substances list
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Marijuana bust: 16 tons of illegal marijuana, valued at $1.2B, seized in Antelope Valley
The estimated street value of the products seized is $1.19 billion.
The estimated street value of the products seized is $1.19 billion.
Roselle residents to vote Tuesday on allowing marijuana shops
Residents in Roselle can weigh in on whether to allow recreational marijuana sales in their community at a public hearing Tuesday at the Roselle Village Hall.
Residents in Roselle can weigh in on whether to allow recreational marijuana sales in their community at a public hearing Tuesday at the Roselle Village Hall.
Residents to weigh in about allowing cannabis shop in Roselle
Tuesday at 7.pm. the Roselle Village Hall hosts a public hearing for residents to vote on whether to approve recreational marijuana sales in their neighborhood.
Tuesday at 7.pm. the Roselle Village Hall hosts a public hearing for residents to vote on whether to approve recreational marijuana sales in their neighborhood.
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.”
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.”
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
New state bill evens the playing field for Black entrepreneurs in cannabis industry
State Rep. La Shawn Ford talks aout the benefits of a new state bill that would allow Black and brown entrepreneurs more access to the state's legal marijuana industry.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford talks aout the benefits of a new state bill that would allow Black and brown entrepreneurs more access to the state's legal marijuana industry.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
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.
REEFER GOLD: Illinois is counting some serious cash as hundreds of out-of-state customers cross state lines to buy their cannabis.
Marijuana gaining popularity as stress reliever among mothers
Author Danielle Simone Brand talks about the trend of mothers trying marijuana as a method of relaxation.
Author Danielle Simone Brand talks about the trend of mothers trying marijuana as a method of relaxation.
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.
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.
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.
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
Illinois pot shops embrace rush of 4/20 business
Keevin Cox, district manager at Cureleaf, talks about safe and appropriate ways to celebrate 4/20 around Illinois.
Keevin Cox, district manager at Cureleaf, talks about safe and appropriate ways to celebrate 4/20 around Illinois.
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.
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.
Windy City Cannabis in Carpentersville is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
Marijuana dispensary opening Thursday in Carpentersville
Windy City Cannabis is the first marijuana dispensary in northern Kane County.
Windy City Cannabis 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.
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.
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.