Lawsuit filed to blunt planned dispensary at former Rainforest Cafe
A politically connected firm pushing to open dozens of pot shops in Illinois is suing to prevent a dispensary from opening in the former River North Rainforest Cafe — and to restrict how close minority-owned cannabis shops can be to one another.
Four children receive cannabis fruit chews at school's Halloween event
It was a Halloween scare that parents never imagined they'd face, after attending a "Trunk or Treat" event at Alameda's Amelia Earhart Elementary School on Sunday.
New study reveals increase in marijuana-related incidents since legalization in Illinois
A new study is revealing the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in our state.
New study finds increase in marijuana-related incidents in Illinois since legalization
A new study reveals pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in the state of Illinois.
Suburban K9 trainee finds several hundred pounds of cannabis in odor-proof packaging
A suburban K9 probationary officer was very proud of himself after catching a major break Wednesday.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Across America: Weed Wedding
A couple in Michigan won a weed wedding.
Pritzker touts Illinois pot legalization as model for other states
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday bragged that Illinois legalized pot in a way that repairs “past harms” of the war on drugs and should be a model for other states.
Pritzker gives update on Illinois marijuana sales and social equity licensing
Gov. JB Pritzker gave an update on the legal sale of marijuana in Illinois. Pritzker signed the bill legalizing marijuana back in 2019. He spoke at the Cannabis Capital Conference at the Marriott Downtown in Chicago.
Independent cannabis transporters push for state funding
Solutions are on the way for Illinois third-party licensed cannabis transporters who are in need of funding and legislation.
Independent cannabis transporters push for state funding
State Representative La Shawn Ford stood with activists to urge Illinois lawmakers to begin accepting transporter applications for social equity grants.
Legendary Bears QB Jim McMahon's cannabis brand launches in Illinois
Legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.
Bears fans flock to suburban dispensary as legendary QB Jim McMahon's cannabis brand launches in Illinois
Legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.
Chicago Bears legend Jim McMahon makes Mundelein debut in cannabis industry
Legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.
Former Bears QB Jim McMahon launching marijuana line in Addison
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line in the Chicago area.
Former Bears QB Jim McMahon launching marijuana line in Addison
Former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is getting ready to launch his marijuana line right here in Chicago.
'Miracle in Mundelein': Chicago suburb hosts first music fest where people can (legally) smoke pot
Of course, people have been getting stoned at music festivals for a really long time. But in the past, they've at least had to pretend to hide it. However, at Miracle, they are being provided with “dab bars" (with electronic rigs to consume concentrate) and “rolling stations" (with complimentary grinders, lighters, papers and rolling trays).
US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Safe Banking Act offers hope for diverse ownership in Illinois' booming cannabis industry
There are currently 30,000 employees in the state of Illinois who work in the multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry. Yet for people of color, positions at the very top of the booming business are all too often out of reach.
Illinois cannabis industry's diversity challenge: Push for equality with Safe Banking Act
There are currently 30,000 employees in the state of Illinois that work in the multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry.