Illinois News Joint

MARCH 29, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today finally released its January and February medical cannabis sales totals. January medical cannabis sales totals reached $24,338,551.30, and February totals reached $24,427,904.62. Total retail sales for 2024 reached $48,765,439.01. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 9, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), released the May meeting agenda. MCAB is considering Ovarian Cyst, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroid, and Generalized Anxiety as new qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2024. March in-state resident sales totaled $114,458,207.57, and dispensaries sold 4,048,897 cannabis items, both of which also were the 2 nd highest monthly total since legalization. March: $148,872,065.12

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for January 2024. Illinois countered its low out-of-state resident sales with strong in-state resident sales to kick off 2024 with its highest January in-state resident sales since legalization. May: $132,777,299.46

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

Hosted in the dispensary’s large outdoor parking lot at Wells and Ontario, the 420 Sesh Fest is set to include live DJs, food trucks, Stiiizy tie-dye tent, and vendors, a magic show, fun activities, prizes, and cannabis product discounts. that also will showcase his 93 Boyz line of cannabis products.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The Illinois cannabis industry continues into its fifth year of legalization, and the business markets is not slowing down. Earlier this month, nuEra Cannabis announced the company had become vertically integrated with its new acquisition. NuEra has also announced plans to open a new dispensary in DeKalb by spring 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

For the last few years, we have been tracking and adding an increasing number of cannabis-related events to our Events Calendar , and with more yearly and monthly events come even more variety. The variety of these three larger events alone is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for February 2024. After a dip in out-of-state resident cannabis sales in January, out-of-state resident cannabis sales in February outpaced the previous month to push February’s overall total sales pass January.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 1, 2024

16, and with a new legislation session inevitably comes new proposed cannabis laws. Chicago NORML is set to host its first monthly meeting of the year to discuss the state of medical cannabis before the next legislation session begins. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. 7, from at 2 p.m.-3:30

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation recently announced the operational deadline for craft growers who were awarded an initial license has been extended. 1, 2021–July 31, 2022 was extended to February 1, 2024 and will now be extended to Aug. 1, 2024 and will now be extended to June 1, 2025.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 15, 2024

A third retail store, Mystic Greenz-Olive Branch is set to open in late summer 2024. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Senate Bill 1723 , which deals with several provisions for craft growers, recently moved from Executive to the Subcommittee on Cannabis. Lightford originally proposed the bill that amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on Feb. 2) During calendar year 2024, 60,000 grams per month. (3) Kimberly A.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 1, 2024

The Illinois cannabis market is already shaping up for growth in 2024. One Day is one of the latest craft licensees to get flower to market, and I recently encountered the entire lineup of new drops at Stash Orland Park. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. Individual experiences can be varied.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SB1559 included House Amendment 004, which detailed three major changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. The Illinois Independent Cannabis Transporters Association (IICTA) is thrilled at the passage of SB1559 and so grateful to the Governor’s Office, State Rep. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) released the date and agenda for its second meeting. The agenda includes program updates, cannabis petition process, and 20 minutes for public comments. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board has set its third meeting date for August 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 13, 2024

We recently reviewed two-of-three new “take-and-bake cake mixes that include fast-acting THC” ( Fudge Brownie and The Devil’s Food Cake ) from Cannabis Infused and West Town Bakery , which are available at OKAY Cannabis dispensaries. The Illinois Cannabis Convention runs from May 31 to June 1.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today released a legislative update about the passage of Senate Bill 1559 and the new cannabis transporting laws. Transporter license and renewals fees with a due date falling on January 1, 2024, and before January 2, 2027 shall be waived.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 5, 2024

The 2-gram disposable vape category is expanding rapidly, and Select is betting on them by building its 2024 4/20 campaign around the release of one. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Individual experiences can be varied.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Revolution Maryville, owned and operated by Illinois-based cultivator Revolution Cannabis , opened its doors Feb. Revolution Maryville offers a timesaving online pre-ordering system, friendly and knowledgeable cannabis guides, a curated menu of premium products, and two conveniently located ATMs onsite. For a live menu, click here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

With our educational Know Your Brand series, we are trying to let our readers and followers know about the many new brands and products coming to Illinois in 2024. One of those brands with new products is Cannect Wellness , a premium craft cannabis cultivator and product manufacturer.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

OKAY Cannabis Evanston is located at 100 Chicago Ave. 10, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for information about OKAY Cannabis Evanston. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for information about OKAY Cannabis Evanston.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released its Annual Cannabis Report for fiscal year 2023. The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Financial and regulatory rough seas have conspired to push most licensees towards a 2024 opening, and we are finally beginning to see a few products make it to shelves. The Cannect Wellness Alien Rainbows Vape Cart is filled with a distillate-based oil, infused with cannabis-derived terpenes. Individual experiences can be varied.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that applications for “Round II” of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program are now open. Applications for this round of loans will be accepted until April 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. on March 5. Governor Juliana Stratton. “As

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2023

Two Illinois House bills offer drastically different targets for cannabis funds. HB1189 offers the excess money from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund to medical patients, and SB1969 would increase the percentage of money from the Cannabis Regulation Fund and redirect that money to a fund under the control of the Sheriff.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

e) Upon completion of the disparity and availability study published by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer under subsection (e) of Section 5-45, the Department may modify or change the licensing application process to reduce or eliminate barriers and remedy discrimination identified in the study.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulation today announced that , effective immediately, Illinois licensed craft growers may submit an application to the IDOA for a canopy modification expansion in 3,000, 6,000, and 9,000 square foot increments up to a maximum of 14,000 square feet. Sangamon Ave.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) today announced adopted amendments to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act , effective Jan. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mystic Greenz Olive Branch is set to open in summer of 2024. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here. Mystic Greenz Lincoln is located at 1120 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln, Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) convened for its first official meeting yesterday. Monday, August 7, and started with introductions from the multitude of members with diverse cannabis-related backgrounds, including nurses, doctors, medical patients, teachers, and more. The next meeting is scheduled for February 2024.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 1, 2024

Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024. R3 provides 25% of Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act tax revenues in grants to restore communities impacted by economic disinvestment, violence, and the severe and multilayered harm caused by the war on drugs. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 11, 2023

La Shawn Ford introduced a new bill for cannabis transporting organizations in Illinois. Further, by providing for the conversion of third-party transporter licenses, fee waivers, and their promised share of the market, this legislation breaks down barriers minority-owned businesses are facing in Illinois’ cannabis industry.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

HB4211 provides That cannabis business entities shall adhere to the traceability and consumer protection guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture when utilizing the cannabis plant monitoring system or cannabis transport GPS tracking system. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Columbia Care will continue the process of converting its retail portfolio to the Cannabist brand across the country in 2024. As we’ve opened Cannabists across the country, it became clear to us that the ethos behind that retail brand represented our company as a whole—a passion for cannabis that we all share and fuels our work every day.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

Bob Morgan introduced HB1189 , which would have refunded the excess money from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund back to registered medical cannabis patients in Illinois. The $40,000,000 transferred from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund into Cannabis Business Development Fund was increased from $12,000,000.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 3, 2023

While I’ve designated 2023 “The Year of The Infused Preroll” for Illinois, I’ve already got some indications that 2024 is posed to be “The Year of The Infused Beverage.” While the cannabis drink options in the state continue to expand, Tonic , the label from Progressive Treatment Solutions , has been focusing on drinks for years.

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