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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

Illinois officials recently released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. Additionally, with over 220 dispensaries now licensed, the newly licensed dispensaries under the social equity lotteries have achieved parity with the market initially established for medical cannabis dispensaries,” the report states.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Verilife North Aurora

Illinois News Joint

The retail store opened at a new location April 24, 2024, and serves medical and recreational consumers. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Verilife dispensaries provide access to a diverse selection of quality cannabis products,” a Verilife spokesperson said. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-10

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IDFPR works to expand medical cannabis tax rates to all dispensaries

Illinois News Joint

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. In coordination with the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) and legislators, IDFPR has begun efforts to allow medical patients to receive their medical tax rate at any dispensary in Illinois. In addition, IDFPR lists as its No.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Verilife Ottawa

Illinois News Joint

The retail store opened at a new location May 15, 2024 (with a grand opening on from 1-4 p.m. Open since 2016, the dispensary is located in LaSalle County, just 20 minutes from the national park and the Illinois River bluff. Our dispensary is also wheelchair accessible and welcomes all service animals.” seven days a week.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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Interestingly enough, the New York Times released an article in September of 2024, whereby a 1973 audio recording was unearthed of Nixon declaring he knew cannabis is not particularly dangerous, despite affecting millions of lives and families due to his policies ever since. Along with Adult-Use legalization in many states in the U.S.,

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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

As recreational cannabis continues to dominate, the number of dispensaries catering exclusively to medical patients has dwindled, leaving many individuals with fewer options for specialized care. This trend raises important questions about access, affordability, and the future of medical cannabis as a vital healthcare resource.

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Pritzker touts social equity efforts for third day in a row

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that The Dispensary Champaign became the 100th social equity cannabis dispensary to open in Illinois. The Dispensary Champaign celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new storefront located at 1826 Glen Park Drive in Champaign.