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.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Peoria man faces deportation for growing 5 more marijuana plants than the legal limit
Five more marijuana plants than the legal limit could be enough to get a 53-year-old permanent U.S. resident expelled from the country, according to the man and his lawyer.
Son fatally stabbed father in Glenview during argument over marijuana: prosecutors
“I am a murderer,” a man with blood on his clothes and hands told Glenview police, after fatally stabbing his father over an argument about marijuana at their home on Monday, prosecutors said.
Darien marijuana dispensary delays opening
High Haven marijuana dispensary in Darien is now expected to open at the end of August.
July saw highest Illinois cannabis sales this year at $140 million
Illinois cannabis sellers sold $140 million worth of weed in July, the highest monthly total so far in 2023.
Chicago weed shops capitalizing off Lollapalooza, although prices are sky-high
Local cannabis companies are taking advantage of Lollapalooza with a lot of sales.
Chicago weed shops capitalizing off Lollapalooza
Local cannabis companies are taking advantage of Lollapalooza with a lot of sales.
Chicago-based medical marijuana company abandons $2M merger with Columbia Care
A Chicago-based medical marijuana company is calling off a two-billion-dollar merger.
Chicago medical marijuana firm cancels $2 billion merger
Cresco Labs will not team up with Columbia Care after the Chicago-based medical marijuana company called off the $2 billion merger on Tuesday. The agreement would have also included a $155 million spinoff to music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Minnesota
As of Tuesday, adults in Minnesota can now legally possess and grow recreational marijuana.
Drug 'super lab' disguised as pizza shop busted by LAPD
What appeared to be a typical pizza place in North Hollywood turned out to be a drug "super lab," according to the LAPD.
NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list
The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.
Cannabis industry reform bill stalls, Illinois lawmakers pursue responsible business pledge
In the absence of formal regulations, the "Responsible Business Pledge" serves as a proactive approach to ensure consumer safety and industry accountability.
Cannabis industry reform bill stalls, Illinois lawmakers pursue responsible business pledge
Despite the setback of a failed cannabis industry reform bill in the state legislature, lawmakers remain determined to address the issue by joining forces with industry stakeholders and advocating for a "Responsible Business Pledge."