Articles filed under Marijuana
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Illinois regulators propose allowing licensed cannabis producers to grow outdoorsAug 21, 2026 3:09 pm - In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck.
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Bartlett has no marijuana dispensaries. It could soon have two at the same intersectionAug 19, 2026 4:22 pm - After going years without a recreational marijuana dispensary, the village of Bartlett could get two of them at the same intersection.
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New regulations on intoxicating hemp are ‘long overdue,’ Pritzker saysJul 03, 2026 9:24 am - A new Illinois law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last month immediately banned intoxicating hemp sales to those under 21 years old. Intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 are now regulated under the state’s existing cannabis laws. The law also expands access to medical cannabis by allowing any licensed dispensary to distribute medical products.
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Lawsuit filed in Illinois takes aim at cannabis companies for not warning of mental health risksMay 06, 2026 9:36 am - A 320-page lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at companies that sell legal marijuana in Illinois and many other states, claiming they have not told customers the possible mental health implications of cannabis use while claiming it has curative effects for other ailments.
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Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for TrumpApr 25, 2026 10:30 am - President Donald Trump's decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry: It gives dispensaries a big tax break, eases some barriers to researching cannabis and could even allow the export of marijuana to other countries.
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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shiftApr 23, 2026 7:48 am - President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
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Cannabis dispensary proposal in Libertyville withdrawnMar 05, 2026 3:06 pm - An application to locate a cannabis dispensary in the former Baker’s Square store at 1195 S. Milwaukee Ave., in Libertyville has been withdrawn.
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Fight to expunge records frustrates attorney, clientsFeb 22, 2026 3:56 pm - Frustration over the long road to getting old marijuana offenses expunged isn’t just limited to those who want their records cleared: It can also be a headache for attorneys.
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Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challengeFeb 22, 2026 3:55 pm - Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. Although law enforcement agencies have 60 days to comply with court orders, records can still appear in background checks until the state police update their database and issue a confirmation letter.
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The Biz Week That Was: New restaurants planned in Elgin and Mount Prospect; hospital names CEOFeb 07, 2026 12:19 pm - New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in Elgin A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the spac...
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