Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation today sent out emails for a second notice to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program about the new online registration portal that will be live Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Patients and Caregivers will need to create a new login and password.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Like many people who are drawn to work with and advocate for medical cannabis , I first saw the difference that cannabis can make with someone very close to me. The more I read about it, the more I became fascinated with the chemistry and potential of cannabis. I remain in awe of these patients to this day.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Despite the fact that Illinois’ prohibitive laws for on-sight cannabis consumption have foiled many event planners from hosting events, Illinois may be set to host more cannabis-friendly events in 2023 than the last three years combined. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, 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. Another popular amendment allows for drive-through pickup for medical patients.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Illinois officials recently released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. Increase public outreach with the industry, newcomers to cannabis, advocacy groups, and the general public.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

High-Minded Events and Flame Princess Confections are scheduled to host a cannabis-friendly culinary adventure this Thanksgiving. The “ Danksgiving ” dinner will be “served family style, for medical patients or experience consumers, who can comfortably consume 50mg of cannabis.” The event is set for 5-7 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

From day one of publishing Illinois News Joint , the single issue brought to our attention the most by registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act has been the restrictions on how many plants a patient can grow. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

9 House Bill 5633 , which would remove the “requirement that, in order to substantiate a patient’s medical condition, a patient must provide the name of the registered medical cannabis dispensing organization.” HB4465 is basically a protective tax rate amendment for medical patients. Smith introduced on Feb.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 1, 2025

Since recreational legalization in January 2020, only one Illinois cannabis-related bill, House Bill 1443 (HB1443), has been passed to reform either the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. All cannabis-related bills can still be passed during the fall veto session.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lawmakers from the 104th General Assembly have once again introduced bills and provisions that would benefit registered qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. This bill aligns with House Bill 1228 , introduced by Rep.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2019

All of these FREE events will focus on rules and regulations of Amendment 2, now Article XIV, for patients and caregivers. These events will have a special topic each month and everyone will have time for Q&A. Our keynote speaker for the event was NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri. Callicoat, M.D.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Governor Andrew Cuomo has included a plan to “regulate, restrict, and control” the responsible adult use of cannabis in New York, known as the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act (“CRTA”). The explicit language barring patients from “smoking” would be removed. development and hiring programs.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2019

A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk. Rather, this association may exist because many psychiatric patients are self-medicating with cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 23, 2019

but that some patients have also acknowledged use of cannabis products containing THC. At this time there is no specific product that has been implicated in these adverse events, but we at ASA wanted to reach out and remind consumers and patients to be aware of the products they are consuming.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 4, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Division of Cannabis Regulation notified Medical Cannabis Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers via email that a “new online registration portal for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and the Opioid Alternative Patient Program will be coming soon.”

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FloridaMarijuana.net

MAY 1, 2020

Sunshine Cannabis won the most recent Cannabis Business Awards Most Valuable Brand. You can definitely see The White’s trademark characteristics coming through in the White Sunshine from Sunshine Cannabis. This is a yearly award that goes to the best brand in Florida as voted on by the public, and with great reason.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As reported earlier , HB4161 focuses mainly on safety concerns, including permits, licensing, testing, taxes, and a new Hemp Social Equity Fund, but HB4161 also contains amendments that would affect registered Illinois medical cannabis patients and cottage hemp operators as well. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

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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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) is scheduled to host two events in September. The first event, the Future of Hemp in Illinois , will discuss the controversy surrounding D-8 products, the Farm Bill, and other industry insight. Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, located at 12927 Co. Saturday, September 30.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 30, 2025

#image_title First-time Medical Marijuana patient in Miami? Miami’s Medical Marijuana Market Getting started with medical marijuana in Miami can be confusing with the amount of cannabis products, consumption rules, and unfamiliar budtender terminology. Did you just receive your Florida medical marijuana card?

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Updates include important federal cannabis reforms that have been signed into law or are pending before Congress, as well as PFC's new role as a GMP Certifier in New York state, a new episode of the Cannabis Enigma podcast, and a sneak peek at the revamped state report card.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 14, 2023

NuEra Cannabis is inviting the public to nuEra Chicago for its latest 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. Small Batch, Big Love is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Friday, August 18.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

We encourage you to read our post about our efforts and best practices for the cannabis community during these trying times. Legislation is pending, Assembly Bill 2355, to protect registered medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination. Send a message to your governor in support of medical cannabis access in schools.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Today, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced, with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) joining founding members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK). For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Tamara Netzel was a middle school English teacher, an Army officer’s wife, and possibly the most cannabis naive individual you could have met. By the time she learned she was breaking the law, cannabis medicine was saving her life. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. “That is discrimination.” Background.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 27, 2025

Fernando Fandio-Sende, LifeCannMD After thirty years practicing medicine and specializing as a Miami cannabis doctor , I’ve had countless conversations with patients who tell me the same thing: “Doctor, I want to try medical marijuana , but I’m scared of getting too high.” What Is Microdosing Cannabis?

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 19, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), hosted its first meeting of the year from 3:30-5 p.m. 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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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2020

Here’s what’s currently on the books so far: Virginia 2020 Cannabis Lobby Day. Delaware Citizens’ Cannabis Lobby Day XXV. We need the 61% of Delawareans who support legalization to stand with us to end cannabis prohibition in the 1st State. Maryland Cannabis Policy Lobby Day. Meetings will begin at 9am.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation announced today an official Metrc implementation timeline for licensed cannabis businesses transitioning from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, 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. 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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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2024

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a multifaceted mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, persistently manifesting in symptoms like flashbacks, severe anxiety, and disrupted sleep. Research suggests that cannabinoids may modulate these processes, potentially offering relief from PTSD symptoms.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 8, 2025

Illinois legislators have failed to pass one cannabis-related bill for four-years straight after two competing intoxicating hemp bills and a cannabis omnibus bill did not reach the floor for a vote during the lame-duck session in Springfield. GTI issued a statement claiming to have always supported patient access to medicine.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. Jim Belushi is scheduled to be among the 50-plus cannabis industry-expert speakers. Attendees to the Illinois Cannabis Convention patients, entrepreneurs, people just curious about cannabis, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The passing of Senate Bill 1559 is another example of how the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act continues to evolve. Lightford is scheduled to host an informative town hall meeting to discuss several aspects of Illinois’ sometimes confusing cannabis law. The event is free and open to the public. Wednesday, Nov. Wednesday, Nov.

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NORML

MARCH 16, 2020

Since its founding in 1970, NORML has always had its doors and phone lines open to assist cannabis consumers across the country. We all know a large part of what binds us together as cannabis consumers is community and sharing. To the extent you are able, it is also best to know where your cannabis is coming from.

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