Social equity applicants for marijuana licenses have dreams crushed by legal red tape
Despite promises of equity, legal red tape has crushed some Illinois marijuana businesses before they've even started. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Social equity applicants for marijuana licenses have dreams crushed by legal red tape
Despite promises of equity, legal red tape has crushed some businesses before they've even started.
Waldos Forever Festival set for Saturday for first time since recreational marijuana legalization
CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talked with festival organizer Abigail Watkins.
Waldos Forever Festival returns for first time since recreational marijuana legalization
The marijuana-friendly Waldos Forever Festival is set for Saturday – marking the first time it has been held since marijuana has been legal in Illinois for recreational use. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra talked with organizer Abigail Watkins.
Two years after recreational marijuana legalization, Illinois is raking in tax revenue
April 20 may be just another day for some, but for others, it's 4/20 – an homage to marijuana.
With Illinois legislative session ending, situation called 'dire' for some marijuana entrepreneurs
The State of Illinois made $131 million last month alone in legal weed sales – but none of that marijuana was grown or produced by new state license winners trying to break into the industry.
Illinois cannabis license winners still waiting
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to two cannabis license winners who have been held up waiting to open their own businesses.
Black and Brown cannabis entrepreneurs are still in limbo with license delays
This St. Patrick's Day, the State of Illinois released an update on another kind of green – the billions of dollars in legalized weed sold in Illinois without one new license winner cleared to open in more than two years.
Black and Brown cannabis entrepreneurs are still in limbo with license delays
This St. Patrick's Day, the State of Illinois released an update on another kind of green – the billions of dollars in legalized weed sold in Illinois without one new license winner cleared to open in more than two years. CBS 2's Tara Molina talked to two entrepreneurs who remain in limbo.
State Of Illinois Asks Public To Help Identify Community Organizations That Will Receive Grants For Marijuana Revenues
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Englewood Native Victoria Williams Is Proud Illinois Marijuana License Winner
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Gov. Pritzker Signs Law To Get Ball Rolling After Continued Delays In Licenses For Minority Marijuana Entrepreneurs
Recreational marijuana sales continue to break records in Illinois, but the same companies have continued to cash in – until now.
'If We Don't Fight, Who Will?': Activists Demand Reparations For Ex-Cons Convicted Of Marijuana Charges In Illinois
Starting Monday, an activist group plans to stage a weeklong sit-in outside a marijuana dispensary, demanding reparations for ex-convicts who were put away for a drug that has now been made legal.
Recreational Marijuana Sales Hit New Record High In Illinois, And Number Is Expected To Keep Rising
Recreational marijuana sales just set a new record high – nearly $64 million worth of cannabis was sold last month.
Illinois Earns $52 Million in Taxes In First Six Months Of Legal Recreational Pot
In the first six months of legal recreational marijuana, the State of Illinois raked in $52 million in taxes.
Illinois Pushes Back Deadline To Issue New Marijuana Licenses
Illinois is pushing back its deadline for issuing new licenses to grow, infuse and transport marijuana.
South Loop School Parents Appalled At School Lunch Rule Instituted Over Worries About Marijuana
Now that marijuana is legal in Illinois, one Chicago public school wanted to protect its students from exposure to cannabis by changing the lunch policy.
Chicago Hosts Cannabis Resource Fair To Help People Profit From Pot
Now that marijuana is legal in Illinois the city hosted the first fair aimed at helping people get into the pot business.
Four Arrested After Tip About Illegal Sales, Employees With Weapons At Gurnee CBD Store
Four people were arrested Friday after Gurnee police found more than 200 pounds of cannabis while executing a search warrant at a local CBD store.
Aspiring Recreational Marijuana Entrepreneurs Rushing To Meet License Application Deadline
Thursday is the deadline to apply for a recreational dispensary license, and applicants must submit their paperwork by 4 p.m.
L.A.-Based 4thMVMT Steps Up To Help Bring Social Equity To Chicago's Cannabis Business
As Illinois moves forward licensing dispensaries for legalized marijuana, minorities said they are getting left out of opportunities because of the high cost.
City Of Evanston To Use Cannabis Revenue For Reparations Fund For African-American Residents
Chicago Wants Your Input On Proposed Recreational Marijuana Regulations
Soon recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois, and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has proposed a plan that would ban sale in most of downtown Chicago and split the rest of the city into seven "cannabis zones."
Map Showing Impacted Areas For Marijuana Licenses Released
The state on Tuesday begins accepting a new round of applications for marijuana cultivators, dispensaries and more.
Patient Who Ordered THC Chocolates Gets 4 Years In Prison
Camic says the 37-year-old Franzen has stage 4 cancer and was using the chocolates to relieve himself from symptoms, such as nausea.
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Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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