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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.
May 31, 2022
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.
April 21, 2022
Illinois Proposal to Bar Employers from Firing Workers Over Pot Advances
A bill to enshrine protections for workers in Illinois who use cannabis products cleared a hurdle in the state general assembly last week.
March 7, 2022
Illinois Cannabis Sales Doubled in 2021
Cannabis sales in Illinois are up and continuing to grow since legalization in 2019. Things are looking good for the newly legal state.
January 4, 2022
Former Illinois Drug Czar Joins the Cannabis Lobbying Sector
Toi Hutchinson has been hired by Marijuana Policy Project after ensuring equity in Illinois' cannabis industry as the state's "Drug Czar."
December 17, 2021
The Winners of the Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s Choice Edition
Congratulations to the winners of the Cannabis Cup Illinois: People’s Choice Edition 2021! Here’s what’s hot in Illinois.
December 6, 2021
Illinois Judge Rules Weed Odor is Not Probable Cause For Searches
Illinois has ruled that the smell of cannabis alone is not enough to search a vehicle. This is in line with the state's current stance on cannabis possession.
November 24, 2021
Riot Fest Brought the Good Vibes and a Love of Cannabis to Chicago
Riot Fest turned up the vibes and the smoking anthems this year, giving everyone some much-needed live music.
October 15, 2021
Illinois to Hold Lottery Specifically for Those Kept Out of the Industry
Illinois plans to hold an extra licensing lottery to give the applicants left out of the process another chance.
September 6, 2021
Illinois Cannabis License Lottery Winners Questioned by Applicants
Illinois continues to face issues with its cannabis license lottery system, as recently denied licensees are questioning the latest winners.
August 24, 2021