Articles filed under Recreational Marijuana
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Could Glen Ellyn ask voters to weigh in on pot sales?Jan 31, 2020 12:00 am - Glen Ellyn's moratorium on recreational marijuana sales doesn't expire until October, but officials already are considering putting the issue to voters in November. If t...
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Huntley says 'no' to recreational pot businessesJan 31, 2020 12:00 am - Huntley is the latest town to prohibit recreational pot businesses. With little discussion, the village board voted last week to enact the ban after considering and reje...
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Constable: Weed is profitable, but sports betting has higher expectationsJan 30, 2020 4:20 am - Illinois' new marijuana sales brought in about $20 million in the first two weeks of legality. As impressive as that sounds, the real money will arrive soon, when the Il...
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Proposal would let library districts tax marijuanaJan 22, 2020 12:00 am - A bill filed in Springfield could allow local libraries to get a cut of the taxes on recreational cannabis sales, but it would come at the potential expense of county-le...
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Arlington Heights library hosting panel discussion on pot legalizationJan 21, 2020 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Memorial Library will host panel discussion Thursday on the impacts of recreational cannabis legalization on the village and Illinois. Among those...
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After felony convictions, Elgin man now has chance to become a marijuana craft growerJan 18, 2020 12:00 am - Felony drug convictions nearly 23 years ago turned life upside down for Peter Maccaro, who said he spent years rebuilding professionally and financially. Now, the 58-yea...
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What's up next for legal weed in IllinoisJan 18, 2020 12:00 am - Now that sales of recreational marijuana have begun in Illinois, here is a look at what's ahead as far as cannabis business licensing, taxation and local decisions about...
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Recreational marijuana sales to be on November ballot in BataviaJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - After hearing from nearly two dozen residents and all of the aldermen, Batavia officials say they will let residents decide if they want to allow recreational cannabis d...
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The Dude abides: Woodridge theater hosts 'Lebowski' screening to celebrate legal potJan 15, 2020 12:00 am - A Woodridge theater is throwing a party to celebrate the legalization of recreational-use cannabis with a movie that fits the bill — “The Big Lebowski.” The $6 throwbac...
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Why St. Charles postponed vote on whether medical dispensary should sell recreational potJan 14, 2020 12:00 am - Zen Leaf operators have no doubt their medical marijuana dispensary in St. Charles can withstand the demands of the recreational cannabis industry. But city aldermen on ...