Marijuana convention kicks off in downtown Chicago

The state’s two-day marijuana convention kicked off Friday.

CHICAGO - The state’s two-day marijuana convention kicked off Friday.

More than 50 exhibitors are on display at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

The entry price is $40, and no medical marijuana card is required.

Attendees must be 18 or older, unless with a guardian.

Illinois is the first state to expunge 700,000 marijuana convictions, expected to be completed by 2025.

Since legalizing weed, the state has seen an average monthly revenue of over $100 million in recreational sales.