Major labor strike threatens Illinois cannabis supply chain, union says
Hundreds of workers walked off the job at an Ascend Wellness cultivation and processing facility in Illinois in…
News June 25
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Illinois folds hemp THC into regulated cannabis system, but drinks unclear
Gov. JB Pritzker had threatened to ban intoxicating hemp products entirely if lawmakers failed to establish regulations for…
News June 17
Illinois cannabis reform bill targets licensing gap, eyes federal future
Senate Bill 3222 also makes other adjustments to Illinois cannabis laws – including regulating intoxicating hemp.
News June 2
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Cannabis MSOs sued in federal court over ‘deceptive’ medical marketing claims
Three major marijuana multistate operators were hit with a class-action lawsuit Monday that's seeking a payout similar to…
News May 6
Illinois grants $32 million to marijuana social-equity businesses
The loans support craft growers, dispensaries, infusers and transporters in overcoming financial barriers to starting operations.
News April 22
Cannabis MSO PharmaCann closes another cultivation facility
Both facilities are slated to close on May 20. In Pennsylvania, 60 people will lose their jobs; in…
News March 25
Illinois cannabis retailers sold record amount of product in 2025 – but made less money
Price compression is contributing to the decline in sales volume, with flower prices dropping from a high of…
News February 19
Cannabis jobs used to pay well. Now minimum wage is catching up.
With minimum wage rising in 22 states, cannabis operators must decide whether to raise their hourly pay along…
News February 18
Chicago mayor vetoes hemp THC ban
The ordinance would have restricted the sale of hemp THC products to licensed cannabis dispensaries and liquor-licensed establishments.
News February 17
Chicago’s United Center to start hemp THC beverage sales at events
The venue has a multiyear partnership with Chicago-based Rythm Inc. to sell hemp-derived THC beverages during concerts and…
News January 27
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