Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Minority cannabis license holders make appeal to Illinois legislators
A group of minority cannabis dispensary license holders trying to open for business made an appeal Thursday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislators.
Minority cannabis license holders make appeal to Illinois legislators
Black and brown cannabis license holders said they are struggling to open dispensaries in Illinois and if they cannot open for business by the end of July they will lose their license.
Chicago suburb approves first recreational cannabis lounge in Cook County
A Chicago suburb has granted permission for a cannabis dispensary to open the first-ever recreational consumption lounge in Cook County.
Chicago suburb approves first recreational cannabis lounge in Cook County
The village of Wheeling has granted permission for a cannabis dispensary to open the first-ever recreational consumption lounge in Cook County.
12 students, 1 staff member at suburban Chicago school sent home after 'spicy chocolate challenge'
At least 12 students and one staff member unknowingly ingested a marijuana-laced substance last week at a west suburban middle school.
Illinois cannabis businesses call for unified regulatory body amid equity concerns
The calls for cannabis equity in Illinois are getting louder. Marijuana businesses big and small are calling for one oversight body to regulate the industry.
Activists demanding action on cannabis equity
The calls for cannabis equity are getting louder. Marijuana businesses, big and small, are calling for one agency to oversee the industry.
Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'
Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”
Joliet Junior College & Green Flower offer online cannabis courses
Joliet Junior College partnered with Green Flower to introduce new programs for people interested in learning about the cannabis industry. There are programs for manufacturing, cultivation and dispensary.
Chicago celebrates weed holiday of 4/20 in style
Thursday was a celebration of Chicago's cannabis culture.
Chicago celebrates marijuana holiday of 4/20 in style
Thursday was a celebration of Chicago's cannabis culture.
Chicagoans celebrate marijuana holiday of 4/20
A dispensary in Chicago is holding an all-day festival to “light up” the day.
Wisconsin lawmakers work to legalize medical pot, Illinois expunging minor cannabis crimes
After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical cannabis program that could win bipartisan backing and be enacted into law later this year, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Wisconsin lawmakers work to legalize medical pot, Illinois expunging minor cannabis crimes
The push for legalization in Wisconsin has gained momentum, as neighboring Illinois and Michigan allow recreational use while Minnesota and Iowa have legalized medical use.
Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
Chicago-area dispensary workers go on strike ahead of 4/20
Teamsters at three marijuana shops in suburban Chicago have walked off the job on the eve of 4/20 — an informal holiday for cannabis consumers.
Suburban weed shop workers walk off the job before 4/20
Teamsters at three marijuana shops in suburban Chicago have walked off the job on the eve of 4/20.
RISE dispensary workers go on strike ahead of 4/20
Union workers at three local marijuana dispensaries announced they are going on strike today.
Antioch traffic stop nets 8 pounds of marijuana, over $143K
A Beach Park man is facing charges after a traffic stop turned up eight pounds of marijuana and over $143,000 in cash.