In less than two weeks, Illinois doubled its number of medical cannabis dispensaries from the original 55 to 119, but the increase has yet to show an effect on total cannabis sales. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently … Continue reading →
Rep. Bob Morgan and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced in separate press releases that IDFPR issued medical cannabis dispensary licenses to 37 existing dispensaries that, starting today, can now serve both adult-use customers and … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Division of Cannabis Regulations recently launched an interactive map for active Illinois cannabis and hemp business licenses. The licensed businesses include craft growers, cultivation centers, adult-use dispensaries, medical cannabis dispensaries, community colleges, hemp growers, … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced two new conditions have been added to the list of debilitating medical issues that can qualify an Illinois resident for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released July medical cannabis sales totals. July retail sales of medical cannabis held steady at $13,351,593.01, despite fewer unique patients being served than in June.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) emailed medical patients and caregivers today with updates to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act. On June 12, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3222 (SB3222). The following are notable changes enacted … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) recently presented a Research Spotlight Series that explored recent changes to Illinois’ cannabis and hemp laws. The video examined the implications for research, policy, and regulatory compliance.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released April and May medical cannabis sales totals. The monthly numbers matched those from the first three months of the year, at around $13.4 million.
Continue reading →Although Illinois was the first state to legalize cannabis through legislation, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act cannabis possession limits have been lower than most other legal states. With the passage of Senate Bill 3222, possession limits for Illinois residents … Continue reading →
To follow up on the introduction to my last grow journal: I don’t always grow autoflowers, but when I do, I use them for a quick turnaround after grow breaks. This journal entry is for Guava and Grapes Auto by … Continue reading →
