Marijuana
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What's up next for legal weed in IllinoisJan 18, 2020 12:00 am - Now that sales of recreational marijuana have begun in Illinois, here is a look at what's ahead as far as cannabis business licensing, taxation and local decisions about...
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The Dude abides: Woodridge theater hosts 'Lebowski' screening to celebrate legal potJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - A Woodridge theater is throwing a party to celebrate the legalization of recreational-use cannabis with a movie that fits the bill — “The Big Lebowski.” The $6 throwbac...
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Why St. Charles postponed vote on whether medical dispensary should sell recreational potJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - Zen Leaf operators have no doubt their medical marijuana dispensary in St. Charles can withstand the demands of the recreational cannabis industry. But city aldermen on ...
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Acquired Sales adds Lifted Liquids to CBD portfolioJan 08, 2020 12:00 am - Lake Forest-based private equity firm Acquired Sales Corp. announced Wednesday it will acquire CBD products maker Warrender Enterprise Inc. in Zion in deal worth approxi...
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Already a day off for marijuana stores? Closures reflect scheduling, hiring challengesJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - It was time for a break Monday for employees of two shops selling recreational marijuana in the Northwest and West suburbs. After launching to long lines on New Year's ...
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Gurnee library to host information event on marijuanaJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - The Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee is hosting a community event for people who have questions about marijuana now that it is legal for adult recreational use. ...
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Buffalo Grove trustees OK marijuana dispensary on Milwaukee AvenueJan 06, 2020 12:00 am - A new combination recreational and medical marijuana dispensary in Buffalo Grove passed its final test Monday, when the village board voted to allow PDI Medical to set u...
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Nearly $3.2 million spent on marijuana on first day of recreational salesJan 02, 2020 12:00 am - Illegally parked cars and traffic were the biggest issues police departments reported Thursday as crowds continued to form outside three suburban dispensaries selling re...
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Green Thumb opens store in JolietJan 02, 2020 12:00 am - JOLIET - Green Thumb Industries, Owner of Rise and Essence cannabis retail stores, has opened its 40th store, Rise Joliet, the first adult-use only store in Illinois. "J...
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'Got my legal weed': Recreational marijuana sales start with enthusiasmJan 01, 2020 12:00 am - With long lines in cold weather, several rounds of ID checks, food trucks and tropical music, legal recreational marijuana sales in Illinois got under way on New Year's ...