The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) hosted its April meeting today to discuss and vote on a recommendation for adding Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to the conditions eligible for a medical cannabis registry identification card in Illinois. After three presentations … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) announced that Cycle 2 of its seed funding program opens at 9 a.m. on April 6. This program funds research and community action projects across Illinois that advance cannabis equity. For Cycle 2, CRI especially encourages … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released the last nine months of medical cannabis sales totals after launching a new medical cannabis patient registry system on April 29, 2025. IDPH noted in the release of the May 2025 … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently announced the launch of its Advisory Committee, a group of leaders from across research, policy, public health, and the cannabis field who will help guide the institute’s long-term direction.
Continue reading →The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently announced the launch of its Community Partnership Committee (CPC) to help ensure CRI’s seed funding aligns with community priorities and accountability.
Continue reading →The Community Health and Cannabis Collaborative (CHeCC) (formerly known as the Community Health Sciences (CHS) team) at the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) hosted the Community Report Back and Discussion on Nov. 19, 2025. Earlier this year, CRI released a report … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently announced that round one applications for its seed funding program focused on equity-centric research and community action projects opened on Feb.1. CRI is seeking applications for research projects that advance equity related to cannabis … Continue reading →
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) hosted its February meeting today to discuss recommendations for adding two conditions to the list of debilitating conditions eligible for a medical cannabis registry identification card in Illinois. The two new conditions were Polycystic … Continue reading →
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) announced today the agenda for its February meeting. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 3:30–5 p.m. Feb. 9. To join the webinar, click here.
Continue reading →The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) invites the public to attend the next CRI Public Research Series. The session, Medical Cannabis: Perspectives from a Clinician and an Educator, is scheduled for 12 p.m. Feb. 2. The two presenters are Aviad Haramati, … Continue reading →
