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Illinois posts record $2 billion in cannabis sales in 2024

Total sales of adult-use and medical marijuana in Illinois topped a record $2 billion in 2024.

News February 6
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Illinois regulators adopt Metrc’s marijuana seed-to-sale software

Illinois regulators are replacing the state’s BioTrack marijuana seed-to-sale software platform with Metrc.

News February 5
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Cannabis vaporizers are actually edibles with THC, lawsuit claims

An Illinois cannabis consumer has filed class action lawsuits against two marijuana companies, alleging they are selling products…

News January 29
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PharmaCann cannabis growers unionize; Ayr retail, delivery employees ratify pact

Workers at a PharmaCann cannabis cultivation facility voted to unionize. Meanwhile, retail and delivery employees at Ayr Wellness…

News January 23
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Former executive with cannabis MSO Verano is charged with insider trading

Federal prosecutors have indicted a former executive with cannabis multistate operator Verano Holdings Corp. on a charge of…

News January 22
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Illinois expands medical marijuana program with 4 new qualifying conditions

Illinois is expanding its medical marijuana program with the addition of four conditions to the list of ailments…

News January 15
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Judge nixes GTI plans to open medical cannabis stores at Circle Ks in Florida

A Florida administrative law judge has upheld a 2022 decision by regulators to reject a plan by multistate…

News January 8
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Agrify sells cannabis cultivation business for $7 million

Cannabis company Agrify Corp. on Monday announced a deal to sell its cultivation operation for $7 million to…

News January 6
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Marijuana MSO iAnthus acquires vape brand Cheetah for $1.5 million

Marijuana multistate operator iAnthus Capital Holdings is buying Illinois vape brand Cheetah Enterprises in an all-stock deal valued…

News January 2
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Marijuana mints maker nails its niche with accurate dosing and full-spectrum oil

California cannabis brand Breez has stayed true to its core mission of providing access to medical marijuana patients…

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