EVENTS

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Strictly Cannabis to host grand opening

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 18, 2026

The Strictly Cannabis dispensary in Crestwood, formerly Hi5, is scheduled to host its grand opening events starting tomorrow, June 18. The grand opening celebration will last three days, June 18-20. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 2 p.m. June … Continue reading →

Aroma Grow Cup returns for second year

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 18, 2026

The Aroma Grow Store is scheduled to host the 2nd annual Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup from 12–6 p.m. on Aug. 2. VIP and general admission tickets can be found here.

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CRI to host Public Research Series on ‘reform that repairs harm’

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 9, 2026

The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend the next installment of the CRI Public Research Series. The session, Beyond Legalization: Designing Reform That Repairs Harm and Centers Communities, is scheduled for 2–3 p.m. Thursday, June 25. The … Continue reading →

Sesh in the Shawnee this Saturday

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Michael LasleyJune 4, 2026

The Sesh in the Shawnee is back! Illinois News Joint and News Joint Events are set to host the 2nd annual event from 12-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Jones’ Farm in Dongola. General admission tickets are $5 and can … Continue reading →

Sesh in the Shawnee Set for June 6

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Michael LasleyMay 26, 2026

Illinois News Joint and News Joint Events are set to host the 2nd annual Sesh in the Shawnee from 12-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Jones’ Farm in Dongola. General admission tickets are $5 and can be purchased here. Illinois … Continue reading →

CRI to host Public Research Series on cannabis legalization and social equity

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Jason BrownMay 14, 2026

The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend another CRI Public Research Series. The session, Cannabis Legalization and Social Equity: Opportunities, Puzzles, and Trade-offs, is scheduled for a Zoom meeting from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The meeting … Continue reading →

Keefy Cannafest set for Saturday

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Jason BrownMay 12, 2026

Keefy Cannafest is less than a week away. And it’s last call for tickets. General admission tickets can be purchased online here for $40. Tickets purchased at the door, if still available, are $50. The annual festival runs from 11 … Continue reading →

Aroma Grow Cup set for August 2

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Jason BrownJune 18, 2026

The Aroma Grow Store, located at 668 Wheeling Road in Wheeling, is scheduled to host the 2nd annual Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup from 12–6 p.m. on Aug. 2. VIP and general admission tickets can be found here.

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Cannabis Research Institute Symposium set for June 1

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Jason BrownMay 6, 2026

The Community Health and Cannabis Collaborative (CHeCC) and Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) at the University of Illinois Chicago recently announced their inaugural symposium. The CRI Symposium is scheduled for

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Keefy Cannafest set for May 16

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Jason BrownMay 6, 2026

Keefy Canopy is scheduled to host the annual Keefy Cannafest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 16. The festival will be back at a familiar place, High Harbor Lounge in Peoria. General admission tickets can be found here.

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