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Illinois Governor Appoints New Top Cannabis Regulator
The appointment fills the position of Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer.
Southern Illinois University Examining the Use of Cannabis for Ovarian Cancer
Researchers at the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC) Cannabis Science Center are examining how cannabis can be used to treat ovarian cancer.
First Social Equity Dispensaries Open in Illinois
Both stores are in Chicago.
Benzinga Cannabis Conference Kicks Off in Chicago Next Week
Tickets are still available for the two-day event, taking place Sept. 13-14.
Illinois Trumpets 50% Rise in Adult-Use Pot Sales, Tax Revenue
The $1.5 billion in sales “translates into significant tax revenue with a portion of every dollar spent being reinvested in communities that have suffered for decades,” says the state’s guv.
Illinois Issues 149 Cannabis Retailer Licenses
Illinois regulators announced on Friday that 149 conditional licenses for adult-use marijuana retailers have been issued by the state.
Cannabis Drinks Expo to Hit Chicago and San Francisco
Midwest meets the Pacific Coast with the Cannabis Drinks Expo dates lined up.
Illinois Announces Plans for 185 New Dispensary Licenses
The announcement follows a judge’s ruling last month that ended a court ordered suspension of new licenses in Illinois.
Illinois Judge Lifts Injunction on Issuing Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
An Illinois judge has lifted an injunction preventing state cannabis regulators from issuing new recreational dispensary licenses, but additional legal action may further delay the process.
Illinois Attorney’s Office Reaches Over 15,000 Cannabis Expungements
Illinois hit a major milestone in cannabis expungements when they reached above 15,000 records cleared in total.