For the first time since May and the transition from BioTrack to Metrc as Illinois’ track-and-trace data system, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced partial recreational cannabis sales totals. IDFPR released monthly sales totals for June … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Division of Cannabis Regulation released today an Informational Bulletin about changes to recurring background checks for employees in the Illinois cannabis industry.
Continue reading →On Oct. 28, Illinois Rep. Maurice A. West, II introduced the first new cannabis-related bill during this veto session that would amend the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. House Bill 4193 would create a Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program … Continue reading →
The 104th General Assembly is back in session, and the first cannabis-related bill has been introduced.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today posted a notice for all dispensaries in taxing jurisdictions that have enacted Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Taxes. These taxes are in addition to Illinois Retailers’ Occupation Tax on general merchandise (6.25%) … Continue reading →
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Division of Cannabis Regulations listened to concerns and fielded multiple questions today during a public meeting involving stakeholders. The “diametrically opposed views” primarily revolved around the new ruling that would allow infusers to … Continue reading →
Oct. 16, the Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) hosted its first Public Research Series with a special presentation by Dr. Ethan Russo, an internationally recognized neurologist, psychopharmacology researcher, and cannabis science leader. The recording of this session can be viewed here.
Continue reading →On Oct. 3, Illinois Register published First Notice from The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) of proposed rule changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act administrative rules, and today, IDOA again announced it is set to host a public … Continue reading →
The Cannabis Research Institute (CRI) released its first From Seed To Social Impact 2025 Annual Report today. The report provides stories, milestones, and partnerships that shaped CRI’s first year, as well as a look at what’s ahead.
Continue reading →The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today posted a website portal for this year’s Hemp Cultivator Final Report. Reports are due by Dec. 1, 2025
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