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IDFPR touts ‘transformative year’ in FY2025 cannabis report

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 30, 2025 by Jason BrownJanuary 1, 2026
IDFPR touts ‘transformative year’ in FY2025 cannabis report

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) compiled and released Illinois’ Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025. The 144-page report incorporates data from several state departments. This article highlights the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) portion of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Department of Financial & Professional Regulation annual cannbis report, Illinois Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025

DCEO touts $22.6M in direct forgivable loans in FY2025 report

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 28, 2025 by Jason BrownJanuary 1, 2026
DCEO touts $22.6M in direct forgivable loans in FY2025 report

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) compiled and released Illinois’ Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025. The 144-page report incorporates data from several state departments. This article highlights the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) portion of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity annual cannabis report, Illinois Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025

IDOA releases FY2025 data on operational cannabis licenses

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 26, 2025 by Jason BrownJanuary 1, 2026
Illinois’ Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) compiled and released Illinois’ Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025. The 144-page report incorporates data from seven state departments. This article highlights the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) portion of the report.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois annual cannabis report, Illinois annual cannabis report FY2025, Illinois Department of Agriculture Annual Cannabis Report

IDPH pledges better access for Medical Cannabis Program participants

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 23, 2025 by Jason BrownJanuary 1, 2026
Illinois Annual Cannabis Report

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) compiled and released Illinois’ Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2025. The 144-page report incorporates data from several state departments. This article covers the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) portion of the report.

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Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Illinois Annual Cannabis Report Fiscal Year 2025, Illinois Department of Public Health Annual Cannabis Report Fiscal Year 2025

IDFPR proposes amendment for dispensary location restrictions

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 19, 2025 by Jason BrownDecember 20, 2025
IDFPR proposes amendment for dispensary location restrictions

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) proposed amendments to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act that address restrictions on dispensary locations and seizure hearing waivers.

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Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged 500 feet away from any existing dispensing organization, dispensary location restrictions in Illinois, Illinois proposes amendment for dispensary location, located at least 1

Illinois executives react to executive order to reschedule cannabis

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 18, 2025 by Jason BrownDecember 19, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order

Earlier today, President Trump signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to move forward with the plan to transfer cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which could allow for federal funding for … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Law, News, Politics | Tagged President Trump signed an executive order reschedule cannabis, What does cannabis rescheduling mean for Illinois

CBAI to host ‘hemp loophole’ webinar

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 16, 2025 by Jason BrownDecember 20, 2025
CBAI to host ‘hemp loophole’ webinar

The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois is scheduled to present a webinar titled Congress Closes the Hemp Loophole – How States are Responding from 9–10:30 a.m. Dec. 19. The webinar will feature Chris Lindsey, Vice President of Policy and State … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Law, News, Politics | Tagged Cannabis Business Association of Illinois hemp webinar, CBAI to host ‘hemp loophole’ webinar, Congress Closes the Hemp Loophole - How States are Responding webinar

Industrial Hemp Farm Informational Event set for Jan. 7

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 13, 2025 by Jason BrownDecember 16, 2025
Industrial Hemp Farm Informational Event set for Jan. 7

IH RISE, a nonprofit promoting industrial hemp as a catalyst for food security, regenerative agriculture, and rural infrastructure for Illinois, is helping inform hemp farmers, landowners, and agriculture professionals with free monthly educational events across Illinois. The next Industrial Hemp … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Events, Law, News, Politics | Tagged hemp farmer informatoin meetings, IH RISE Industrial Hemp Farm Informational Event, Industrial Hemp Farm Informational Event, when is the next Industrial Hemp Farm Informational Event

IDFPR solicits feedback for Administrative Cannabis Rules

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 9, 2025 by Jason BrownDecember 11, 2025
IDFPR solicits feedback for Administrative Cannabis Rules

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation’s Cannabis Control Section is soliciting feedback from the public to the Administrative Cannabis Rules. IDFPR is asking owners, employees, and customers of cannabis business establishments to offer suggestions for potential updates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged change Illinois cannabis laws, Feedback for Illinois Administrative Cannabis Rules, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation’s Cannabis Control Section solicits feedback

Division of Cannabis Regulation updates Video Permit Form

Illinois News Joint Posted on December 7, 2025 by Jason BrownDecember 9, 2025
Division of Cannabis Regulation updates Video Permit Form

The Illinois Department of Agriculture  – Division of Cannabis Regulation (IDOA–DCR) posted for download an update to the Media Request and Video/Photography Permit Application form. The new form adds more compliance details for media products created or produced on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, News, Politics | Tagged Division of Cannabis Regulation media form, Division of Cannabis Regulation media request permit application, Media Request and Video/Photography Permit Application

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