With Pritzker and Madigan on board, Dems push again for pot legalization
Illinois Democrats plan to introduce new bills to legalize recreational marijuana after lawmakers reconvene in January.
Cannabis headlines
Pot Topics: Local firm expands to Nevada; CBD products new online marketplace
First marijuana stores opening in Massachusetts; a new effort to sell CBD products online; Wrigley gum heir now CEO of weed firm
Blue Moon’s founder launching pot-infused beer
The beverage has no alcohol and includes 5 milligrams of THC, the high-producing ingredient found in cannabis plants.
Utah latest state to legalize medical pot, expand Medicaid
The state Legislature is expected to meet in early December to hammer out the details of revising the newly passed law.
Canadian greenhouses could mean cheaper, safer pot
Experts say these highly sophisticated operations are the future of marijuana production internationally.
Michigan eyed as bellwether for legal pot in Midwest
Michigan is the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational marijuana and could serve as a model for the rest of the Midwest.
Wilson vows to make CTA free again for seniors and abolish Chicago’s bag tax
Wilson also vowed to forfeit $56 million in annual revenues by shutting down Chicago’s 352 red-light cameras on Day One of his administration.
Pot Topics: Weed on ballot in 4 states; cannabis shortage in Canada
Weed is on the ballot next week; SIU to grow and research hemp; and why is there a pot shortage in Canada?
Election Day brings pot debate to North Dakota, Utah, Michigan and Missouri voters
Millions of voters are set to cast ballots that could roll back pot prohibition in two states and expand access to medical cannabis in two others.
Colorado jury’s pot verdict may discourage similar cases
A federal jury rejected claims involving the odor from a pot farm made in a case that was closely watched by the marijuana industry.
Gone to pot: Marijuana shortages plague Canada
The name of the store is High North, but it might as well be named High and Dry because there is no marijuana to sell.
Benefits of medical marijuana inspire local cannabis cultivator
As cannabis jobs increase in Illinois, meet a woman working as crop cultivator at a local growing facility and see what her job involves.
Chico bets on Chicago casino, legal marijuana to help solve pension crisis
“An overwhelming number of Chicagoans support the legalization of marijuana — and I do, too,” Chico told the City of Club of Chicago.
Colorado lawsuit could ripple through US cannabis industry
A couple claims “pungent, foul odors” from a neighboring indoor marijuana grow have hurt their property’s value and their ability to use and enjoy it.
SIU to grow and research hemp, offer medical pot cultivation program
New industrial hemp research field to be planted at SIU this Spring; expanded cannabis jobs certificate program also in the works
