Old Rainforest Cafe site in River North gets OK from Chicago zoning board for weed dispensary
Plans for a cannabis dispensary at the former Rainforest Cafe in River North got a green light from the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals early Saturday.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
'The neighborhood has just gone to pot': River North resident seeks to stop another weed shop from opening
One River North resident has become the squeaky wheel in a company's plan to open another cannabis dispensary in downtown Chicago.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to buy multi-state cannabis operation to create largest Black-owned cannabis company
Sean Combs known to fans and “Diddy” or “Puff Daddy” is entering a business deal that would create the first minority-owned, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator.
Would-be minority pot entrepreneurs say state rules are scaring off investors
The small, minority-owned businesses that received “social equity” licenses to sell and grow cannabis in Illinois are likely to fail before they ever open their doors without changes to regulation, investors say.
Circle K gas stations in Florida to sell medical marijuana products
Soon Floridians will be able to buy medical marijuana at the same place you fill up your gas tank.
Many hoping to benefit from Biden's plan to pardon federal marijuana offenses: 'dark cloud that follows you'
Arrested at age 19 and convicted for possession of marijuana, Michael Diaz-Rivera is now hoping to benefit from President Biden's plan to pardon such offenders.
Pot twist: Cannabis firm refuses federal judge's ruling because its business isn't legal under federal law
Sued for nearly $1 million in back rent, a national cannabis chain says a federal judge can’t order it to pay up because its business isn’t even allowed to operate under federal law.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
Cannabis equity advocates push for inclusivity in the industry
Cannabis equity advocates are pushing to make sure everyone has a chance to operate in the growing industry.
South Loop marijuana dispensary receives key approval
The South Loop could be home to the first Black-owned marijuana dispensary.
Legendary Chicago Bears QB Jim McMahon looking to break into Illinois weed market
McMahon is a longtime medicinal-marijuana advocate and co-founder of the brand Revenant.
Minority marijuana license holders call on Illinois officials to loosen ownership regulations
Marijuana was legalized in January 2020, and one organization is fuming saying there isn't one Black or brown owned cannabis business in Illinois.