Articles filed under Recreational Marijuana
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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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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to locate a cannabis dispensary in the former Baker’s Square store at 1195 S. Milwaukee Ave., in Libertyville has been withdrawn.
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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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Recreational cannabis dispensary proposed for former Bakers Square in LibertyvilleFeb 05, 2026 8:18 am - An ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana sales in town could be put to the test with a proposal to open a dispensary in Libertyville.
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Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drugDec 18, 2025 1:34 pm - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many states have done.
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Cannabis dispensary coming to ElburnNov 16, 2025 4:14 pm - Six years after Elburn officials enacted an ordinance to allow a cannabis dispensary in the village, the village board has approved canAFarm Dispensary’s at 202 W. North St.
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Cook County launches CannaBiz Pathways program to support entrepreneurs in cannabis industrySep 22, 2025 3:12 pm - Cook County on Monday launched of Cook County CannaBiz Pathways, a no-cost advising program for entrepreneurs working in the cannabis industry.
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‘It’s something that’s here now’: Once banned, second pot shop takes root in Arlington HeightsAug 15, 2025 4:39 pm - A second marijuana dispensary quietly has opened in Arlington Heights, years after controversy over the first one.
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