Wisconsin lawmakers work to legalize medical pot, Illinois expunging minor cannabis crimes
After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical cannabis program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
Chicago-area dispensary workers go on strike ahead of 4/20
Teamsters at three marijuana shops in suburban Chicago have walked off the job on the eve of 4/20 — an informal holiday for cannabis consumers.
Antioch traffic stop nets 8 pounds of marijuana, over $143K
A Beach Park man is facing charges after a traffic stop turned up eight pounds of marijuana and over $143,000 in cash.
Illinois police department goes viral for marijuana photo
One Illinois police department seized a massive amount of marijuana during a recent traffic stop.
Wheeling weed shop wants to allow customers to smoke inside
A marijuana dispensary in Wheeling has a new idea to improve the customer experience.
Chicago suburb proposes concert series where attendees could legally smoke weed
Weed-friendly concerts could be coming to the Chicago area.
Matteson welcomes new employee-owned marijuana dispensary
An employee-owned cannabis dispensary opened its doors Wednesday morning in Matteson.
Wrestling legend Ric Flair launches new cannabis company: Edibles changed my life
The wrestling icon is teaming up with Carma Holdings founder and president Chad Bronstein to launch the celebrity-inspired product.
Illinois bill would bar police from searching vehicles over marijuana odor
Police in Illinois would no longer be able to search someone's vehicle over the smell of marijuana alone if a new bill becomes state law.
Elk Grove Village passes ordinance to ban smoke shops from selling unregulated THC products
A Chicago suburb passed an ordinance Tuesday night that prohibits license tobacco stores from selling any products that contain THC.
Illinois recreational pot sales dip in January
Illinois cannabis sales dipped last month, as more states legalized recreational use.