Illinois

Medical marijuana patients in Illinois can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, according to Erin Johnson, the state’s Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer. Illinois boasts the “most diverse cannabis business ownership” in the country, at least according to

CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – A Chemung County legislative committee will vote on a new law aimed at shutting down unlicensed cannabis shops. If approved by the county “Multi-Services Committee” on Monday night, the law will go to a full vote by the County Legislature next month. The “Chemung County

Hemp-Derived Products Like Delta-8 THC Face Regulatory Scrutiny as Market Grows. As the cannabis and hemp industries continue to expand, the regulation of hemp-derived products, such as Delta-8 THC, has become a focal point of debate. Pablo Zuanic, a highly-respected equity analyst following the

Woodstock City Council Approves Former Burger King Site for Marijuana Dispensary. A former Burger King in Woodstock, across the street from the new McHenry County Election Center and Woodstock Secretary of State’s Office, soon will be home to a marijuana dispensary. The Woodstock City Council gave

Cannabis Deregulation Before The Election? Cannabiz Supply CEO Says, 'Don't Count On It'. As the Biden-Harris administration urges the DEA to make a decision on cannabis rescheduling before the upcoming election, questions about timing and political perception arise. Barbara Fox, co-founder and CEO

Sacramento Man Arrested in Chicago with Over $260,000 Worth of Cannabis. The Sacramento Sheriff's Department sent Chicago police photos of 26-year-old Rhashad Barnes and two suitcases full of cannabis. Barnes was on United Flight 2207 from Sacramento to Chicago with 41 heat-sealed packages of

Revenue remains about flat at $184 million. Cannabis retailer Cresco Labs Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter loss widened on a $61 million charge related to its tax position, as revenue remained about flat. Cresco Labs said it lost $51.18 million in the quarter, after losing $2.06 million in the

Green Thumb Industries Reports 54% Q2 Earnings Surge with Expansion of Dispensary Network. Second-quarter earnings jump 54% to $20.7 million as Chicago company adds 11 dispensaries to its network. Green Thumb Industries Inc. continued its run as the most consistently profitable U.S. cannabis company

Cannabis Dispensary Licensee Faces Deadline to Secure Store Location in Illinois. Just one winner of a cannabis dispensary license is at risk of losing it tomorrow when a deadline hits for pot-shop licensees to have found a location for their stores. It’s a far lower number than many had feared. The

Illinois Cannabis Sales Hit $1 Billion Milestone, Fueling Economic Growth and Social Equity. Gov J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois reached $1 billion in cannabis retail sales on July 1. This includes more than $850 million in adult use cannabis sales and almost $150 million in medical

A crying 6-year-old was brought to an emergency department after being found sluggish and cold to the touch. The parents had been at work when the babysitter gave several cookies from the kitchen to the child as a snack. Each cookie contained several adult doses of THC, the part of marijuana that

Illinois' Unregulated Hemp-Derived THC Products Prompt Calls for Legislative Action. At the National Restaurant Association trade show in Chicago a few weeks ago, attendees flocked to a booth handing out samples of a flavored seltzer with a “kick.” Wynk was drawing crowds not just by offering a