Illinois Cannabis Sales Bring in $3.2 Million on Day One
Illinois’ first day of legal recreational cannabis translated to a good chunk of green — nearly $3.2 million in sales.
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Illinois Governor Pardons 11,000 for Low-level Marijuana Convictions
Democrat JB Pritzker says pardons represent first wave of thousands expected under state’s new marijuana legalization law.
Long Lines, Limited Supply and Only 9 Places to Shop: Here’s What to Expect in Chicago When Weed Becomes Legal Jan. 1
Some stores plan to open their doors as early as 6 a.m. to deal with the anticipated rush of customers for recreational marijuana.
Cannabis in Illinois: 5 Years In, How Has Colorado Coped With Legalized Weed?
As Illinois prepares to embark on a potentially culture-changing adventure with legal cannabis, the first state to legalize pot offers a snapshot of the way the world may appear a few years hence.
Weed Cafes in Illinois? People Could Be Allowed to Smoke Marijuana at Bars, Restaurants Under New Law.
Legalization includes an exemption to the Smoke-Free Illinois Act ban on indoor smoking, letting cities decide whether to allow on-site use at bars, restaurants, theaters, even new cannabis smoke lounges.
Illinois Legalization is Historic, but Good Luck Finding Cannabis to Buy
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker this morning signed into law a bill that makes Illinois the tenth state (plus Washington, D.C.) to legalize marijuana for adults and regulate a new legal cannabis market. The bill’s passage and signing is historic because Illinois becomes the first state in the country to legalize cannabis through the state governmentRead More
Illinois Senate Passes Recreational Marijuana Bill
State House will now vote on bill that would allow state residents 21 and older to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis.
Lawmakers in Illinois Embrace Medical Marijuana as an Opioid Alternative
A painkiller prescription could become a ticket for medical marijuana in Illinois. Lawmakers there passed a bill making anyone with a prescription for opioids eligible for its medical cannabis program.
Groundbreaking Medical Marijuana Case Lets Little Girl Go Back to School
A little girl was back in a school she loves in Schaumburg, Illinois, last week, but only after a federal judge said it was OK for her to bring her prescription medication with her.
Illinois Judge Allows 11-Year-Old Girl to Use Medical Marijuana at School
In a decision that may have sweeping effects, a judge has allowed an 11-year-old Illinois girl to use medical marijuana at school.
