Marijuana
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Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
Jan 08, 2025 11:18 am - A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he strongly supported the legislation.
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The Biz Week That Was: Growing pot sales, new eateries on tap and immersive auto spa among the highlightsJan 05, 2025 5:30 am - Illinois on tap to have biggest year yet from marijuana tax revenue Illinois is poised to see its best year yet for tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales in 202...
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Illinois on tap to have biggest year yet from marijuana tax revenueDec 31, 2024 1:49 pm - Illinois is poised to see its best year yet for tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales in 2024.
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Owners of Al Capone’s former speakeasy embrace pot infusion; no plans to reopen
Dec 18, 2024 8:54 am - A co-owner of the former location of the now closed Al Capone’s Hideaway & Steakhouse said the property at 35W337 Riverside Drive, Saint Charles Township, is not a priority right now — but a cannabis infusion business is.
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Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
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Could a second pot dispensary be headed to Mundelein?Nov 26, 2024 11:06 am - A cannabis dispensary could be coming to a shopping center on Mundelein’s northwest side.
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Rolling Meadows bans retail sale of THC productsOct 23, 2024 7:30 pm - Citing public safety, Rolling Meadows officials banned the retail sale of hemp-derived THC, kratom and tianeptine products within city limits and urged neighboring towns and state legislators to take similar action.
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Illinois celebrates dispensary openings while manufacturers face significant challenges
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Mundelein residents complain about concert at dispensarySep 10, 2024 11:47 am - A quartet of Mundelein residents took to the lectern at Monday night’s village board meeting to complain about an outdoor concert held the previous weekend.
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First adult-use cannabis dispensary set to open in Lake ZurichSep 03, 2024 10:51 am - Construction is complete, and after a long wait the former TGI Friday’s restaurant is opening as the first adult-use cannabis dispensary in Lake Zurich.