A lawsuit, filed on behalf of more than 40 plaintiffs, claims that cannabis companies did not warn them of mental health risks when purchasing from legal retail stores. The lawsuit states, “This class action lawsuit seeks to hold Cresco Labs, … Continue reading →
On April 14, 2026, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approved the Department of Agriculture’s Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act rule changes. Rule changes and updates pertain to reduced fees, hemp inputs, camera requirements, seed to sale requirements, label … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture Division of Cannabis Regulation announced that “Craft Growers who were awarded an initial license with effective dates June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023, and who did not become operational prior to the previously announced … Continue reading →
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of $31.8 million in loans through Round III of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. Through the program, 95 qualified, licensed social equity businesses … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) sent out a reminder for the May 15 deadline for the Cycle 2 seed funding program, which supports equity-centric research and community action to advance cannabis equity in Illinois.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted a reminder notice for all dispensaries engaged in the business of selling adult-use cannabis at retail in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Taxes. Effective July 1, 2025, … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced adopted amendments to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Patient Program, which took effect April 1, 2026. The adopted amendments include expanding qualifying conditions and eligibility for reduced patient registration and renewal … Continue reading →
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 →
Late last month, Rep. Jawaharial Williams sponsored House Bill 5731, which would create an On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act that further regulates cannabis consumption for temporary events or venues in Illinois.
Continue reading →Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently announced in a press release that the Treasurer’s Office is working with lawmakers at the state and federal levels to bring clarity and predictability to Illinois banking regulations, to protect and support financial institutions … Continue reading →
