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.

Illinois recreational pot sales dip in January

Illinois cannabis sales dipped last month, as more states legalized recreational use.

Cannabis sales hit record high in 2022 for Illinois
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Adult use cannabis dispensaries in Illinois sold more than $1.5 billion of product in 2022. That is a 12% increase over 2021.

Could cannabis smoking lounges soon become a reality in Evanston? 

As of right now, there is only one dispensary in Evanston, and proponents of the cannabis lounge idea say allowing them will entice others to set up shop.

Could cannabis smoking lounges soon become a reality in Evanston?�
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The City Council is considering introducing cannabis smoking lounges as a way to help fund its reparations program, for which Evanston has gained national attention and is funded through cannabis sales tax dollars.

Chicago police: 3 teen girls overdose on suspected cannabis edibles

Three 13-year-old girls were transported to an area hospital after overdosing on suspected cannabis edibles, police said.

Growing number of children being hospitalized due to THC edibles
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Symptoms can include drowsiness, loss of control and muscle coordination, increased heart rate, seizure and in extreme cases, psychosis and coma.