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Illinois issues next round of dispensary licenses

Illinois News Joint

Applicants issued a conditional license will now have 365 days to build their dispensary and receive final approval from IDFPR for their Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization License. Dispensaries may only begin adult use cannabis sales once they receive their full license from IDFPR. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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SB3941 allows cannabis patients to purchase from all Illinois dispensaries

Illinois News Joint

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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High-Minded Events to host Budtender Choice Awards

Illinois News Joint

Now that we’re nearly three weeks into the New Year, event planners are doing what they do: finalizing dates and venues for 2023 cannabis-friendly events. Our partners at High-Minded Events have already scheduled three events for this year, including the Budtender Choice Awards , which is set for next month.

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Weed, marijuana favorite drug at events

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

While weed isn’t legal for medicinal or recreational purposes in Kentucky in 2024, it’s likely some still partake in the celebration, traveling to nearby dispensaries and attending local events to light up. Thunder Over Louisville and the 150th. Read More

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Coming Up: Cannabis Business & Law Events with Clear-Headed Guidance

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

Today, our team is celebrating by gearing up for two exciting events hosted by Burns & Levinson featuring experts and cannabis marketplace pros from across the industry. Happy 4/20! CannaBusiness Advisory Webinar. Permissible Payments in Cannabis. Safer alternatives to cashless ATMs, blockchain, and more. Thursday, April 28 | 4:00 p.m.

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Star Buds opens dispensary, launches craft grow brand

Illinois News Joint

January 7, Star Buds officially opened its first dispensary in Illinois and, partnered with SB IL Grow LLC, became the first licensed predominantly black-owned cannabis business in the Prairie State. Star Buds dispensary is located at 7844 South Cicero Ave. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Several new Illinois dispensaries open

Illinois News Joint

As social equity dispensary licenses finally get off the ground, new retail store options for consumers are also expanding. Below are the newest dispensaries to open in Illinois. Grasshopper Club The Grasshopper Club is a new cannabis dispensary located at 2551 N. The dispensary is located at 505 Town Center Blvd.,