Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced recreational cannabis sales totals for January 2025. Illinois dispensaries sold 3,958,808 cannabis items in January 2025. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here. February: $135,571,931.44

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Find Parkway Fox Lake on Instagram @parkway_retail , Facebook , LinkedIn , and our Dispensary Directory. Parkway Fox Lake, located in downtown Fox Lake, has secured a place as the dispensary of choice for the Chain O Lakes community, said a Parkway representative. For other Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2025

Earlier today, the Illinois House Executive Committee approved Senate Bill 2090 , a former public funds bill that has been amended as a shell bill for a new cannabis omnibus. All dispensing organization agents shall be subject to this Act and any administrative rules adopted under this Act.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 3, 2025

Stash Social Lounge is set to host another open-consumption cannabis event, this one focused on Illinois craft growers and infusers. Stash Dispensary & Lounge is located at 9545 167th St. According to event coordinators, the event will be an exciting afternoon dedicated to showcasing the latest craft grows in Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Find Curaleaf Worth on Instagram @curaleaf.illinois , Facebook , LinkedIn , X @Curaleaf_Inc , and our Dispensary Directory. Curaleaf’s medical and recreational dispensary in Worth, Illinois, is conveniently located at 11425 S. Cannabis with confidence at Curaleaf Worth. For other Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted a notice for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers Occupation Taxes. To verify new combined state and local retailers occupation tax rates (i.e.,

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2024

Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Bloomington partners with the Last Prisoner’s Project, sponsors local events, and donates to local food drives. The company creates game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 4, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that recreational cannabis sales totals for April 2025 reached $146,605,932.99, a slight drop from March 2025 totals but more than April 2024 totals. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Division of Cannabis Regulation published a notice to inform all licensed transporting organizations about potential modifications that can be made to transporter operation and security plans. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

Revolution Dispensary Moline, located at 4301 44th Ave. Revolution Moline, owned and operated by Illinois-based cultivator Revolution Cannabis , opened its doors Dec. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Revolution also owns Enlightened Dispensary, including locations in Schaumburg and Mt. on Sundays.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2024

Along with offering a rewards program (using points to take money off purchases), Cookies Peoria Heights sponsors local events and is part of the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce. The company creates game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that recreational cannabis sales totals for March 2025 reached $147,485,559.04. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, subscribe to Illinois News Joint s newsletter here. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2025

Preference for the annual scholarship will be given to applicants who demonstrate significant financial need, a passion for the plant, and a clear vision for their future careers in the cannabis industry. Illinois News Joint invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the fundraiser.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AuraLight Dispensary is located at 1350 N. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. AuraLight mission statement is to empower the “community with trusted cannabis expertise and high-quality products, fostering a welcoming environment built on knowledge, trust, and teamwork. Orchard Rd. in Aurora, Illinois.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 12, 2024

Open since 2016, the dispensary is located in LaSalle County, just 20 minutes from the national park and the Illinois River bluff. The friendly recreational and medical marijuana dispensary staff can help customers and patients select products that are right for them. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

OKAY Cannabis Wheeling is located at 781 North Milwaukee Ave. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about OKAY Cannabis Wheeling. According to OKAY Cannabis, the lounge is more than just a space to indulge in the pleasures of recently acquired cannabis. in Chicago.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Veriheal team got a chance to see what the future of group smoke sessions may look like when Denver’s OASIS dispensary invited us out to their Master’s event. Group smoke sessions are as ingrained in cannabis culture as 420, Cheech and Chong movies, and the munchies.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 10, 2024

Green Rose opened its third dispensary in the Chicago area Saturday, Aug. Green Rose Harwood Heights has a ready-to-go drive-thru window and will be prepared to become one of the first dispensaries to offer a drive-thru service as soon as Illinois changes the law to allow for it. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. Last week, Illinois officials released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. 1 Goal for FY2025 to “Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients.”

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 29, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Verilife’s mission statement is “Improving people’s lives through Cannabis.” Verilife dispensaries provide access to a diverse selection of quality cannabis products,” a Verilife spokesperson said. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently adopted amendments outlining various aspects of the adult use cannabis dispensary licensing process. The new Subparts and Sections to Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, effective Aug. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Revolution Dispensary Maryville , located at 2533 Vandalia St. Revolution Maryville, owned and operated by Illinois-based cultivator Revolution Cannabis , opened its doors Feb. And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. For more Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-8

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 16, 2025

Find Curaleaf on Instagram @curaleaf.illinois , Facebook , LinkedIn , X @Curaleaf_Inc , Linktree , and our Dispensary Directory. Curaleafs mission statement is To improve lives by providing safe, reliable access to high-quality cannabis products. For other Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 14, 2023

The new dispensary will be located near I-64 at Exit 130 on Koehler Road. The adult-use dispensary expects to bring 30-40 jobs to the local community. This project has been a long time coming, and we look forward to offering our customers a safe space where they can purchase the highest-quality Illinois cannabis strains and products.”

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2025

The Danville City Council voted Tuesday to approve two ordinance amendments pertaining to cannabis-consumption lounges. Needing 8 votes to pass, the City Council voted 9-5 to approve the ordinances that now allows licensed dispensaries in Danville to host on-site consumption of cannabis between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 10 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. The dispensary is also conveniently located to cater to out-of-town traffic. This dispensary is Alexander County’s first dispensary. “We For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. News Joint Scholarships will support students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 21, 2023

OKAY Cannabis Chicago West Town is located at 1914 West Chicago Ave. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about OKAY Cannabis West Town. For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about OKAY Cannabis West Town. on Sundays.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For live menus, visit here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Star Buds Riverside. Partnered with SB IL Grow LLC, Star Buds became the first licensed predominantly black-owned cannabis business in the Prairie State. For Dispensary Spotlight Features, visit here. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-10

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Revenant Holdings announced this week the launch of its MAC 9 brand and Revenant Dispensary Launch Tour in Illinois. The tour features a series of meet-and-greet events at select dispensaries with Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl champion, and Chicago Bears legend, Jim McMahon. See the tour schedule below.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

OKAY Cannabis Evanston is located at 100 Chicago Ave. 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. in Evanston, Illinois. on Fridays, 10 a.m.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Hatch Wheeling is located at 1500 East Lake Cook Road in Wheeling and is a recreational only dispensary. For a live menu, click here or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Hatch Wheeling here. The refreshing aspect of visiting Hatch dispensaries is that they are not integrated with a cultivator.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. Verilife Rosemont dispensary is close to multiple major thoroughfares, including I-90 and I-294, as well as the CTA Blue Line trains, Rosemont station, and O’Hare Airport. Verilife’s mission statement is “Improving people’s lives through Cannabis.”

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

That is why, in the best interest of public health and safety, NORML is encouraging cannabis consumers not to congregate in groups either outdoors or indoors this 4/20. NORML Staff and NORML Chapters will be participating in the following virtual events: Los Angeles NORML: A NORML Party 50 Years in the Making.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 15, 2024

And check our Dispensary Directory for more information. For other Dispensary Spotlights, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Dispensary Spotlight: Mystic Greenz Lincoln appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

NuEra Cannabis is inviting the public to nuEra Champaign , located at 102 East Green St., for its second Small Batch, Big Love event to support the newest craft cannabis licensees in Illinois. According to nuEra, attendees can, “Meet like-minded individuals who share the appreciation for the art of cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 7, 2025

The Flower Expo is scheduled to host more than 160 dispensaries and 40 cannabis brands for its inaugural Illinois event in which Brands Meet Buyers at a high-vibe, consumption-friendly trade show. Flower Expo Illinois, a consumption-friendly event, is set for 12-10 p.m.

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