Illinois

Waterbury Dispensary Seeks Approval to Expand to Adult-Use Cannabis Sales. For seven years, Waterbury-area medical marijuana patients have been able to get their products from a dispensary tucked in a corner of an industrial area in the city. Now, Caring Nature LLC hopes to also offer adult-use

As the popularity of Delta-8 cannabis products grows, some are calling for more oversight in Illinois. Delta-8 THC is legal in Illinois and 21 other states, but unlike marijuana, which is regulated, taxed and can only be sold in licensed dispensaries, Delta-8 can be sold in convenience stores and

Now Open, NOXX Cannabis Offers 25% Off the Entire Store as it Prepares for its Grand Opening Celebration. The newest cannabis dispensary in East Peoria, NOXX Cannabis is now open and serving recreational marijuana customers. Located at 300 S Main St, the dispensary is currently offering 25% off the

Adult-use cannabis sales topped $1,6 billion in 2023 according to a report from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — the largest amount since legalization in 2020. Driving the increase last year was the more than 42 million recreational marijuana products sold, a 15%

Illinois Supreme Court Hears Cases on Whether Cannabis Odor Justifies Vehicle Searches. The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday as to whether the smell of cannabis alone is grounds for police officers to search a vehicle, marking a test of the state’s 2020 recreational marijuana

Two lawsuits sought to block the joint venture between Progressive Treatment Solutions LLC and Bio-Pharm for an outlet at 605 N Clark St. A plan to transform the former Rainforest Cafe in River North into a pot dispensary has been scrapped by two marijuana firms. Mara Georges, an attorney who

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Waiving Annual License Fees for Cannabis Transporters Until 2027. A bill signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker late last week makes changes to the licensing policies for the state's cannabis businesses in an effort to bring equity to the industry. Adult cannabis sales have been

The day before Illinois’ spring legislative session ended, lawmakers were poised to pass a wide-ranging cannabis bill that was meant to save struggling small businesses. The measure had largely been agreed upon by stakeholders in months of meetings. But large cannabis companies and some lawmakers

The day before Illinois’ spring legislative session ended, lawmakers were poised to pass a wide-ranging cannabis bill that was meant to save struggling small businesses. The measure had largely been agreed upon by stakeholders in months of meetings. But large cannabis companies and some lawmakers

The business would occupy a 7,700-square-foot anchor space at 412 Weber Drive. Verilife Cannabis Dispensary in Romeoville will relocate to a new location, after the Romeoville Village Board approved a special use permit at its Wednesday meeting. Verilife has operated as a medical cannabis dispensary

Chicago-based West Town Bakery and its sister store OKAY Cannabis Dispensaries have introduced Cannabis Infused, the first-ever chef-driven cannabis-infused take-and-bake cake mixes that include fast-acting THC. The line features three flavors including Cannfetti Cake Mix, Devil’s Food Cake Mix and

Three new cannabis dispensaries are set to open in Bloomington-Normal this fall and winter, with the first arriving in October. Cookies adult-use dispensary will have its grand opening Oct. 7 at 1006 JC Parkway in Bloomington, near Walmart. This comes after Bloomington City Council's approval in