Jason Brown is Publisher of Illinois News Joint. He was born, raised, and educated in Illinois. He has worked in the news industry for more than two decades.
Ayr Wellness, a vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced in May 2022 it had closed the definitive agreement to acquire two Herbal Remedies Dispensaries. Ayr then acquired two more Illinois dispensaries, one in Hometown and one in Normal. Earlier … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its February 2025 medical cannabis sales totals. Retail sales of medical cannabis for February slumped to $19,748,199.87, which was the lowest total since June 2019. This followed January 2025 totals of … Continue reading →
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 is offering Illinois News Joint readers and … Continue reading →
One of the best decisions I’ve made for Illinois News Joint was to find a cannabis-friendly accounting firm, Vineyard Accounting, for my yearly taxes. It’s not that my taxes are super complicated, because they’re not. Instead, it’s the comfort and … Continue reading →
The Danville City Council voted Tuesday to approve two ordinance amendments pertaining to cannabis-consumption lounges. The same two amendments were voted down 7-5 (2 absent) during the last meeting on Feb. 18, but the council reconsidered, which allowed for the … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Hemp Program invites all stakeholders and any other interested parties to attend the 2025 Hemp Summit. The 2025 Hemp Summit is scheduled for Thursday, March 27.
Continue reading →Curaleaf Worth is located at 11425 S. Harlem Ave. in Worth, Illinois. The retail store opened in 2021 and serves registered medical patients and recreational consumers. Hours of operation are daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced recreational cannabis sales totals for January 2025. After setting a new annual-sales total in 2024, Illinois kicked off 2025 with the highest January sales total since legalization. January sales totals … Continue reading →
Parkway Fox Lake is located at 31 Towne Centre Lane in Fox Lake, Illinois. The retail store opened Sept. 27, 2024, and serves recreational consumers. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition (CEIC) is scheduled to host its first in-person gathering of the year to dive into its 2025 programming plans. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with CEIC members, equity advocates, and community members. To … Continue reading →
