Articles filed under Marijuana
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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...
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Why Des Plaines might ban selling unregulated ingestible hemp productsApr 13, 2024 4:00 pm - Concerned about retailers selling intoxicating products without any governmental oversight or safety controls, the Des Plaines City Council on Monday will debate banning ...
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Streamwood’s second — and, for now, last — recreational marijuana shop to open FridayMar 13, 2024 6:01 pm - Ivy Hall Dispensary will open Friday in Streamwood, where it will be the second of two recreational marijuana shops allowed to operate in the village.
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Two new cannabis dispensaries approved in Carol StreamJan 17, 2024 4:10 pm - It’s official: The village of Carol Stream is big enough for three marijuana stores. Carol Stream trustees this week agreed to allow two new cannabis dispensaries to open...
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Elgin may finally get its first recreational cannabis dispensaryJan 12, 2024 1:15 pm - After being given the green light by the city council last year, Elgin’s first recreational cannabis dispensary finally may have found a home. The Elgin Planning and Zon...