Articles filed under Marijuana
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Pot firms race to get city OK for 7 potential dispensaries - but only 3 will ever openMar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Call it a weed war. Cannabis firms seeking local approval to open recreational pot shops at seven locations will take part in a special meeting Friday of the Zoning Boar...
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Why marijuana businesses won't be allowed in downtown East DundeeFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - The East Dundee village board has backed an advisory panel's recommendation to keep marijuana dispensaries out of the downtown. Instead, all cannabis operations will be ...
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Why marijuana testing labs may be making their way to the suburbsFeb 25, 2020 12:00 am - The marijuana growing operation for Chicago-based PharmaCann relies on two downstate labs to routinely test batches of product as mandated by the state. LK Pure Labs in ...
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Marijuana taxes generate $7.3 million in first monthFeb 24, 2020 12:00 am - The first month of legal recreational marijuana sales in Illinois generated more than $7.3 million in marijuana tax revenue for state. The Illinois Department of Revenue...
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Recreational pot licenses granted to Addison, Rolling Meadows shopsFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - Two more medical marijuana dispensaries in the suburbs have earned state licenses to begin recreational sales to adult-use customers. Mindful Dispensary in Addison and ...
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Why recreational pot supply is falling short of demand in IllinoisFeb 13, 2020 4:30 am - Recreational marijuana in Illinois got out of the gate in January with what officials called a "successful launch" of $39.2 million in sales, but it also came with an as...
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East Dundee schedules special meeting on recreational pot salesFeb 13, 2020 12:00 am - During early talks of potential regulations for recreational marijuana sales, the East Dundee village board expressed a desire to be flexible. Some trustees feared imple...
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Learn about marijuana access at Palatine library programFeb 12, 2020 12:00 am - Palatine Public Library District will host an adult program called "Cannabis Access in Illinois" from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Guests at the free event will learn ...
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Another delay in Zen Leaf recreational pot vote in St. CharlesFeb 11, 2020 12:00 am - St. Charles aldermen have again postponed their decision on whether a medical marijuana dispensary should also be allowed to sell recreational cannabis. The discussion h...
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Lake County Board approves 1-year moratorium on recreational pot permitsFeb 11, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Board on Tuesday enacted a one-year moratorium on permits for marijuana dispensaries that would serve recreational users. The temporary ban, which applie...