Pritzker touts Illinois pot legalization as model for other states
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday bragged that Illinois legalized pot in a way that repairs “past harms” of the war on drugs and should be a model for other states.
Independent cannabis transporters push for state funding
Solutions are on the way for Illinois third-party licensed cannabis transporters who are in need of funding and legislation.
Bears fans flock to suburban dispensary as legendary QB Jim McMahon's cannabis brand launches in Illinois
Legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.
Former Bears QB Jim McMahon launching marijuana line in Addison
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line in the Chicago area.
'Miracle in Mundelein': Chicago suburb hosts first music fest where people can (legally) smoke pot
Of course, people have been getting stoned at music festivals for a really long time. But in the past, they've at least had to pretend to hide it. However, at Miracle, they are being provided with “dab bars" (with electronic rigs to consume concentrate) and “rolling stations" (with complimentary grinders, lighters, papers and rolling trays).
US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Safe Banking Act offers hope for diverse ownership in Illinois' booming cannabis industry
There are currently 30,000 employees in the state of Illinois who work in the multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry. Yet for people of color, positions at the very top of the booming business are all too often out of reach.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Peoria man faces deportation for growing 5 more marijuana plants than the legal limit
Five more marijuana plants than the legal limit could be enough to get a 53-year-old permanent U.S. resident expelled from the country, according to the man and his lawyer.
July saw highest Illinois cannabis sales this year at $140 million
Illinois cannabis sellers sold $140 million worth of weed in July, the highest monthly total so far in 2023.
Chicago weed shops capitalizing off Lollapalooza, although prices are sky-high
Local cannabis companies are taking advantage of Lollapalooza with a lot of sales.