Articles filed under Marijuana
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Former suburban cannabis executive, 3 golf pals charged with insider tradingJan 21, 2025 2:29 pm - A former cannabis enterprise executive and three golfing buddies from the suburbs are facing federal insider trading charges.
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Plan to open first marijuana dispensary in Batavia nears approvalJan 16, 2025 12:57 pm - A marijuana dispensary is close to getting approval to open shop in a former Arby’s restaurant in Batavia.
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Mundelein pot store wants second recreational loungeNov 25, 2024 9:49 pm - Mundelein’s lone cannabis dispensary will add a second lounge for recreational users.
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Illinois celebrates dispensary openings while manufacturers face significant challengesSep 27, 2024 2:40 pm - While Illinois’ cannabis market is booming and the state has made progress in diversifying new licensees, significant hurdles remain for businesses hoping to enter the expanding market, according to an independent review of the industry.
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As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flawsSep 02, 2024 4:57 pm - Medical marijuana patients now can purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers still are seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers.
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Kane County hemp producer urges its use in green constructionJun 19, 2024 9:43 am - The Northern Illinois Hemp Hub in Maple Park is holding two days of hands-on workshops on Hempcrete from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, according to a ...
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Des Plaines changes direction, bans kratom salesJun 04, 2024 2:26 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday outlawed the local sale of potentially intoxicating products made from the kratom tree.
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study saysMay 22, 2024 9:20 am - Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades.
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Lawmakers, cannabis industry call for ban on ‘delta-8’ and other psychoactive hemp productsApr 23, 2024 12:07 pm - Illinois’ largest cannabis business association is pushing to ban the sale of delta-8 THC, an increasingly popular psychoactive substance that’s popped up in corner store...
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Des Plaines moves to ban sale of unregulated hemp productsApr 15, 2024 8:39 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday took a big step toward outlawing the local sale of potentially intoxicating products made from hemp or kratom plants. Without oppos...