Illinois rakes in nearly $3.2M on first day of legal weed sales
Illinois’ first day of legal recreational marijuana generated nearly $3.2 million in sales, state officials announced Thursday.
Illinois’ first day of legal recreational marijuana generated nearly $3.2 million in sales, state officials announced Thursday.
Crowds wait for hours on first day of legal recreational marijuana sales in Illinois
The sale of marijuana for recreational purposes became legal Wednesday in Illinois to the delight of pot fans - many who began lining up hours early at dispensaries.
The sale of marijuana for recreational purposes became legal Wednesday in Illinois to the delight of pot fans - many who began lining up hours early at dispensaries.
Recreational marijuana sales roll out across Illinois
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports...
Illinois governor clears more than 11,000 marijuana convictions
The expungement process is a key part of the law, which takes effect Wednesday and made Illinois the 11th state to legalize marijuana for people 21 or older.
The expungement process is a key part of the law, which takes effect Wednesday and made Illinois the 11th state to legalize marijuana for people 21 or older.
Drivers concerned about road safety once recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois
AAA spokeswoman Molly Hart joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact recreational marijuana sales could have on the state's roadways.
AAA spokeswoman Molly Hart joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact recreational marijuana sales could have on the state's roadways.
Legal marijuana sales may spark Midwest interstate tension
Retailers legally selling marijuana for the past month in Michigan say they have drawn customers from surrounding Midwestern states where the drug remains illegal and, as Illinois prepares to joins the recreational market on Wednesday, officials are renewing warnings to consumers against carrying such products over state lines.
Retailers legally selling marijuana for the past month in Michigan say they have drawn customers from surrounding Midwestern states where the drug remains illegal and, as Illinois prepares to joins the recreational market on Wednesday, officials are renewing warnings to consumers against carrying such products over state lines.
Legal weed sales may spark Midwest interstate tension
Officials are renewing warnings to consumers against carrying marijuana products over state lines.
Officials are renewing warnings to consumers against carrying marijuana products over state lines.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
Travelers caught with weed in Chicago airports won't be busted, police say
Even though marijuana will still be illegal under federal law — and it’s illegal to carry across state lines — authorities have no intention of arresting people caught with the drug at Chicago airports, officials said Friday.
Even though marijuana will still be illegal under federal law — and it’s illegal to carry across state lines — authorities have no intention of arresting people caught with the drug at Chicago airports, officials said Friday.
Substitute teacher fired after smoking pot in front of students: reports
Several students at North Attleborough High School, 40 miles south of Boston, contacted school officials Monday immediately after they reportedly saw the teacher smoking pot inside the building in front of students.
Several students at North Attleborough High School, 40 miles south of Boston, contacted school officials Monday immediately after they reportedly saw the teacher smoking pot inside the building in front of students.
Recreational marijuana rolls out in Illinois today: Here's what you need to know
Recreational marijuana sales will be legal for the first time in state history following legislation signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Recreational marijuana sales will be legal for the first time in state history following legislation signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Chicago council rejects bid to delay Jan. 1 marijuana sales
The Chicago City Council won't stand in the way of Illinois' new marijuana law.
The Chicago City Council won't stand in the way of Illinois' new marijuana law.
City council to consider proposal to delay recreational marijuana sales until July
Retail sales of marijuana become legal across Illinois on New Year’s Day, but perhaps not in Chicago.
Retail sales of marijuana become legal across Illinois on New Year’s Day, but perhaps not in Chicago.
How Illinois' legalization of marijuana could impact drivers
Attorney Heidi Wickstrom joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the potential impact marijuana legalization could have on the roads.
Attorney Heidi Wickstrom joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the potential impact marijuana legalization could have on the roads.
Kim Foxx to vacate 1,000 marijuana convictions in Cook County
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s motions are the first step in a plan to expunge convictions for possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, then permanently remove them from criminal records. Recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois starting Jan. 1.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s motions are the first step in a plan to expunge convictions for possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, then permanently remove them from criminal records. Recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois starting Jan. 1.
Immigrants, non-citizens could face deportation if caught smoking legal weed in Illinois: attorneys
In Illinois, immigration officials could take legal marijuana use, investment or work into account in denying U.S. entry or applications for legal permanent residency known as green cards. Some could face detention or deportation.
In Illinois, immigration officials could take legal marijuana use, investment or work into account in denying U.S. entry or applications for legal permanent residency known as green cards. Some could face detention or deportation.
Illinois approves 2 more cannabis cultivation centers
The two sites, located in Albion and Shelbyville, brings the total number of cultivation centers in the state to 16, officials said.
The two sites, located in Albion and Shelbyville, brings the total number of cultivation centers in the state to 16, officials said.
Michigan legal weed sales top $1.6 million in first week; Illinois next
Recreational marijuana sales totaled about $1.6 million in the inaugural week of business at the first retail shops in Michigan.
Recreational marijuana sales totaled about $1.6 million in the inaugural week of business at the first retail shops in Michigan.
Controversy surrounds ownership of weed dispensaries in Chicago
Residents got their chance to ask questions and get some answers ahead of the legalization of marijuana in Chicago.
Residents got their chance to ask questions and get some answers ahead of the legalization of marijuana in Chicago.