Cannabis food, drinks are 2019’s hottest dining trend, top chefs say
Because CBD products are often derived from hemp, which is usually imported but is legal nationally, diners can expect to see CBD on menus everywhere.
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New marijuana laws in 2019 could help black and Latino drug dealers go legal
All around Oakland, young black men like are getting arrested while most of the white guys who were selling weed were left alone.
Pritzker budget to boost education, use marijuana money, freeze income tax
Pritzker told the Sun-Times he’ll focus on moving past the “damage” incurred by former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.
State lawmakers turn attention to marijuana
Two key Chicago Democratic lawmakers have met with interested groups around Illinois and are expected to introduce legislation soon.
Illinois Catholic leaders: Legalizing recreational marijuana a bad idea
Illinois’ six Catholic bishops on Monday urged state lawmakers to abandon any plans to legalize recreational marijuana use.
After prison stint, George Papadopoulos joins pro-Trump pot startup
Papadopoulos is reaching out to the Trump administration and members of Congress to discuss how the company can help address the opioid crisis.
Patients prescribed opioids can now buy medical marijuana in Illinois
“It’s a smooth a process, just like going to the pharmacy to pick up my pain pills,” said Tashena Altman, one of the new program’s first patients.
Kwame Raoul declines to discuss ‘review’ of Van Dyke sentencing
Kwame Raoul also dismissed defense attorney Dan Herbert’s claim that he was exploiting Laquan McDonald’s death for his own “political gain.”
Dems promote pot legalization plan during North Side town hall: ‘This is coming’
State Sen. Heather Steans and state Rep. Kelly Cassidy laid out their plan to end Illinois’ prohibition on pot at a North Side town hall Thursday.
Foxx vows to expunge all misdemeanor pot convictions, pushes full legalization
Although details weren’t released, the expungement push could impact thousands of people in Cook County.
CBD rises in popularity for pain treatment
Much is still unknown about CBD, including side effects, adverse reactions and proper dosages, so curious first-timers should be aware.
Changes to medical pot program aim to eliminate months-long wait period
“The wait time is just ridiculous,” said Debbie Keating, who suffers from a terminal illness and has been waiting for a pot card for over two months.
Bill to legalize pot nationwide conveniently numbered 420
House Resolution 420 would remove weed from the list of drugs outlined in the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Democrats head to Springfield with historic control — can they get work done?
State Democrats have their biggest majority in half a century, and Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker has announced an ambitious agenda.
New Illinois law bans all types of ‘fake weed’
Hundreds of new laws are set to go into effect at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, including a bill that bans all synthetic cannabinoids.
