Illinois recreational pot sales dip in January

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Illinois cannabis sales dip from monthly record

Illinois cannabis sales dipped in January as more states legalized recreational use.

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

The state reported $128 million in sales for the month of January. That is down a record $143 million compared to the month prior.

State data shows nearly 30 percent of total marijuana sales come from out-of-state residents.

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Missouri will be considered a big competitor downstate as they charge the lowest "excise" tax in the nation.