Chicago Narcotics Arrests Are Way Down
Drug-offense related arrests were already down about 30% on average in 2020.
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Illinois cannabis pioneers roll into 4/20, virtually
This pandemic year, those active or aspiring to enter the cannabis industry on Monday can tune into The Chicago Cannabis Health Initiative “virtual summit”.
Where is pot, post primary?
As Joe Biden extends his charm offensive to disaffected Bernie Sanders supporters, an open question is if and to what degree he may alter his stance on legal cannabis.
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Labor unions making bold moves to broadly organize cannabis industry
The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 881 has filed for an election to organize workers at Cresco Labs Sunnyside Dispensary in Lakeview.
Illinois Medical Cannabis Sales
March’s total medical cannabis sales in Illinois were not only up, but seemingly following the same growth curve established in 2019.
Cannabis companies are hiring and expanding online operations
Consumers continue to purchase weed at a wicked clip while the Illinois-based companies who serve them expand their operations.
Cannabis community building goes virtual
Green in Chi is using the Zoom video conferencing platform to stream content.
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Is Cannabis Recession-Proof?
Being recession-proof is key to success these days, since we seem to be heading towards if not a global economic apocalypse, then at least some sort of bonfire.
Illinois Medical Cannabis Licenses
The number of approved Illinois medical-use applications in Illinois has only increased since January.
