U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday
Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
Synthetic THC products disguised as snacks putting children at risk: Chicago health officials
Health officials and doctors say highly dosed THC products are being consumed by children, having an impact on their health.
Health officials and doctors say highly dosed THC products are being consumed by children, having an impact on their health.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
First social equity dispensary opens in Evanston
The first social equity dispensary in the country has opened in Evanston.
The first social equity dispensary in the country has opened in Evanston.
First social equity dispensary opens in Evanston
The first social equity dispensary in the country has opened in Evanston.
The first social equity dispensary in the country has opened in Evanston.
THC-infused Buffalo wings sauce unveiled in Chicago ahead of Super Bowl parties
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Joliet-based Cresco Labs has collaborated with a Chicago cannabis company to introduce a unique product to spice up Super Bowl parties.
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Joliet-based Cresco Labs has collaborated with a Chicago cannabis company to introduce a unique product to spice up Super Bowl parties.
High on hot sauce: THC-infused Buffalo wings sauce unveiled in Chicago ahead of Super Bowl parties
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Joliet-based Cresco Labs has collaborated with a Chicago cannabis company to introduce a unique product to spice up Super Bowl parties.
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Joliet-based Cresco Labs has collaborated with a Chicago cannabis company to introduce a unique product to spice up Super Bowl parties.
THC-infused wing sauce is perfect for 'chill' Super Bowl parties
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Joliet-based Cresco Labs has collaborated with a Chicago cannabis company to introduce a unique product to spice up Super Bowl parties.
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Joliet-based Cresco Labs has collaborated with a Chicago cannabis company to introduce a unique product to spice up Super Bowl parties.
California woman who got high and stabbed boyfriend 108 times will not go to prison, judge rules
Bryn Spejcher stabbed Chad O'Melia 108 times in 2018 after smoking marijuana in his Thousand Oaks apartment, investigators said.
Bryn Spejcher stabbed Chad O'Melia 108 times in 2018 after smoking marijuana in his Thousand Oaks apartment, investigators said.
High times for Illinois pot industry as annual recreational sales top $1.6 billion
Illinois pot shops sold more than $1.6 billion worth of recreational marijuana in 2023, the latest record year for the state’s budding industry.
Illinois pot shops sold more than $1.6 billion worth of recreational marijuana in 2023, the latest record year for the state’s budding industry.
Cannabis gummies sending children to hospitals
Health officials and law enforcement say theses been increase in cases of children overdosing on THC-laced gummies.
Health officials and law enforcement say theses been increase in cases of children overdosing on THC-laced gummies.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
New study sheds light on cannabis use disorder among veterans
Even though marijuana is legal here in Illinois, many people still can still develop problems using it, especially our U.S. military veterans.
Even though marijuana is legal here in Illinois, many people still can still develop problems using it, especially our U.S. military veterans.
Intruders steal marijuana plants from McHenry home after threatening residents
Intruders entered a suburban home, threatened the people inside and stole marijuana plants from the residence Sunday evening in McHenry.
Intruders entered a suburban home, threatened the people inside and stole marijuana plants from the residence Sunday evening in McHenry.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Lawsuit filed to blunt planned dispensary at former Rainforest Cafe, limit proximity of minority-owned stores
A politically connected firm pushing to open dozens of pot shops in Illinois is suing to prevent a dispensary from opening in the former River North Rainforest Cafe — and to restrict how close minority-owned cannabis shops can be to one another.
A politically connected firm pushing to open dozens of pot shops in Illinois is suing to prevent a dispensary from opening in the former River North Rainforest Cafe — and to restrict how close minority-owned cannabis shops can be to one another.
Lawsuit filed to blunt planned dispensary at former Rainforest Cafe
A politically connected firm pushing to open dozens of pot shops in Illinois is suing to prevent a dispensary from opening in the former River North Rainforest Cafe ? and to restrict how close minority-owned cannabis shops can be to one another.
A politically connected firm pushing to open dozens of pot shops in Illinois is suing to prevent a dispensary from opening in the former River North Rainforest Cafe ? and to restrict how close minority-owned cannabis shops can be to one another.